Cheryl Bridges Johns
Re-enchanting the Text - Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious
Re-enchanting the Text - Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious
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Cheryl Bridges Johns argues that the Enlightenment's turn to the rational human subject has distorted our interpretations of Scripture, leading to biblical illiteracy. She suggests that we must rediscover the Bible as a sacred, dangerous, mysterious, and presence-filled wonderland to counteract this.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
In a time when the Bible has lost its sacredness and functional biblical illiteracy prevails, this book makes a compelling case for the need to re-enchant the text in order to restore the Bible to its rightful place in the lives of Christians. Cheryl Bridges Johns delves into how the Enlightenment's shift towards the rational human subject facilitated the objectification of the Bible, leading to distorted interpretations of Scripture. This shift resulted in a belief that studying the Bible was primarily about supporting facts and providing evidence for competing visions of reality. The modern version of the Bible, devoid of its power, does not disturb our nights with apocalyptic imagery. It has been stripped of its essence.
Johns further argues that we must rediscover the Bible as a sacred, dangerous, mysterious, and presence-filled wonderland to combat biblical illiteracy in an increasingly post-Christian landscape. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with the Bible in a way that recognizes its divine nature and acknowledges the risks involved in seeking deeper understanding. By doing so, we can reclaim the Bible's power and relevance in our lives and contribute to the revival of faith and spirituality in society.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone who desires to deepen their relationship with the Bible and reclaim its sacredness. It offers a fresh perspective on the text and challenges readers to approach it with a renewed sense of wonder and awe. Through her insightful analysis and compelling arguments, Johns provides a roadmap for rediscovering the Bible's power and significance in our modern world.
Weight: 242g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781540965134
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