Biblical Studies Peter Enns Knihy

"The author of How the Bible Actually Works and The Bible Tells Me So explains how our model of God and faith must evolve as our understanding of the world deepens--just as the Bible describes it should"--

Bible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me So Peter Enns explains how Christians mistake 'certainty' and 'correct belief' for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy.

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.

How can an evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? In this book Peter Enns, an expert in biblical interpretation, addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture. He then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture. This tenth anniversary edition has an updated bibliography and includes a substantive postscript that reflects on the reception of the first edition.

Bible scholar Peter Enns recounts his spiritual odyssey: how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace God's Word as it is actually written.

The widely-held evolutionary view of beginnings doesn't allow for a historical Adam. This book helps Christians reconcile the teachings of the Bible and evolution.