How to read the Bible and still be a Christian

Book • 2015

In *How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian*, John Dominic Crossan explores the conflicting visions of God in the Bible, from a loving God to a vengeful one.

He provides guidance on how to navigate these contrasting views, encouraging Christians to engage deeply with the text and its historical context to strengthen their faith.

Crossan challenges readers to participate in a dialogue that shapes their understanding of the Bible's central message.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Listed in the episode description among Crossan's bestselling books to establish his credentials.

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Easter Against the Empire: Faith in a Time of War

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as one of his books when describing his approach to reading the Bible through history.

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Are We Waiting for God, or Is God Waiting for Us? with John Dominic Crossan

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when he was explaining that every time God came up with some magnificent idea, ordinary people would ask themselves how to beat it.

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as the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable.

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