Peter Enns is Professor Bijbelstudies wiens werk diep ingaat op de interpretatie van de Schrift. Hij onderzoekt de ingewikkelde relatie tussen goddelijke openbaring en menselijk auteurschap, en daagt conventionele opvattingen uit. Door middel van zijn geschriften biedt Enns nieuwe perspectieven op heilige teksten, en moedigt hij lezers aan om de autoriteit en relevantie van de Bijbel in de hedendaagse tijd te heroverwegen. Zijn wetenschappelijke benadering nodigt uit tot een bedachtzame omgang met fundamentele religieuze verhalen.
The author explores complex Christian concepts that often provoke fear or anxiety, transforming them into opportunities for deeper connection with a God characterized by boundless love and trustworthiness. By addressing these challenging topics, the book invites readers to embrace a more expansive and awe-inspiring understanding of faith, encouraging a transformative relationship with the divine.
Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger, and podcast host Peter Enns argues that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful tool for spiritual growth. Many Christians view it as a how-to manual filled with literal truths that must be strictly followed. However, Enns contends that the Bible is dynamic and does not provide easy answers to life's perplexing questions. Instead, it encourages us to seek wisdom and find our own answers to spiritual inquiries. He emphasizes that expecting the Bible to function as a rulebook leads to confusion, as its true subject matter is wisdom rather than certainty. This expectation can create problems in our reading. Enns suggests that rather than viewing the Bible as flawed or contradictory, we should see it as an empowering resource that aids our understanding of faith. He makes it clear that there is no single correct way to interpret the Bible. By moving beyond the damaging notion that "being right" is the most important measure of faith, Enns promotes a liberating approach to Bible study that focuses on enlightenment and building a relationship with God, aligning with the Bible's intended purpose.
A new religion curriculum from the team that brought you The Story of the World . In this accessible and engaging book, Peter Enns (author of the controversial and best-selling Inspiration and Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament ) provides parents and teachers with a straightforward and intelligent twelve-year plan for teaching the Bible. Written for lay readers but incorporating the best scholarly insights, Telling God’s Story avoids sectarian agendas. Instead, Enns suggests beginning with the parables of the Gospels for the youngest students; continuing on with the more complex stories of the Old and New Testaments for middle grade students; and guiding high school students into an understanding of the history and culture of biblical times.
