The Eye of the Storm: Bishop John William Colenso and the Crisis of Biblical Inspiration (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies, 386) - Hardcover

Draper, Jonathan A.

 
9780826470904: The Eye of the Storm: Bishop John William Colenso and the Crisis of Biblical Inspiration (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies, 386)

Synopsis

One hundred years ago Bishop Colenso was excommunicated because of his liberal critical views on the inspiration and authority of the Bible. But while in South Africa he worked strenuously for social and political reform. 2003 will mark the revocation of his excommunication in a ceremony in South Africa and this book commemorates that event. It is divided into sections on African Culture, Bible, Theology and Social History and contains contribution from English, Dutch and South African scholars. It will appeal not only to the biblical scholar and Christian theologian but also to anyone interested in the 19th century conflict of theology and reason and the struggle against colonial exploitation.

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About the Authors

Andrew Mein is Director of Research at the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, UK

Claudia V. Camp is Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University, USA and was on the steering committee of the Seminar. She is currently co-general editor of the LHBOTS series, as well as the author or editor of 4 books and numerous articles.

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ISBN 10:  0567083403 ISBN 13:  9780567083401
Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark, 2011
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