Misusing scripture what are Evangelicals doing with the Bible? / edited by Mark Elliott, Kenneth Atkinson, and Robert Rezetko.

Other author Elliott, Mark, 1948-
Other author Atkinson, Kenneth, 1960-
Other author Rezetko, Robert.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.
Descriptionvolumes cm.
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SeriesNew critical thinking in religion, theology and biblical studies
Abstract "Misusing Scripture offers a thorough and critical evaluation of American evangelical scholarship on the Bible. This strand of scholarship exerts enormous influence on the religious beliefs and practices, and even cultural and political perspectives, of millions of evangelical Christians in the United States and worldwide. The book brings together a diverse array of authors with expertise on the Bible, religion, history, and archaeology to critique the nature and growth of 'faith-based' biblical scholarship. The chapters focus on inerrancy and textual criticism, archaeology and history, and the Bible in its ancient and contemporary contexts. They explore how evangelicals approach the Bible in their biblical interpretation, how 'biblical' archaeology is misused to bolster distinctive views about the Bible, and how disputed interpretations of the Bible impact issues in the public square. This unique and timely volume contributes to a greater understanding and appreciation of how contemporary American evangelicals understand and use the Bible in their private and public lives. It will be of particular interest to scholars of biblical studies, evangelical Christianity, and religion in the United States"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2022046646
ISBN9780367648138 (hbk)
ISBN9781003126416 (pbk)
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