![]() ![]() I feel Pete should have made similar comments as well. The New Testament and the People of God, London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge). NT Wright proposes a theory for discovering history behind coloured perspectives in New Testament and the People of God (p88-109, Wright, N.T., 1992. However, his arguments could lead some to think there is no historical truth behind Israel’s story whatsoever. I stand in agreement with Pete’s argument the scriptures were written from an ancient world-view with certain aims in mind. depictions of God which make him look like a regular person, and.various scriptures which suggest more god’s exist than the God of Israel.the Genesis story with Adam and Eve in the garden,.the different stories of Israel in 1 and 2 Kings and Chronicles,.He considers a variety of topics including: In chapters three and four Pete addresses a variety of issues on the same theme of historical accuracy and author’s intent. A tribal worldview set in the context where different cultures had different gods in competition. The scriptural accounts stem from the immature faith and worldview of its authors. He demonstrates the narratives were written a long time ago with certain aims in mind different from what some assume today. He argues the authors of these accounts did not write them to communicate historical fact. In chapter two he considers Israel’s invasion of the promised land and common justifications for it. I’m sure Pete could have chosen a number of topics to make his point. I may well be ignorant, but I didn’t think this was as much a problem as Pete suggests. ![]() In don’t live in the American evangelical context that may well be continually engaged in debates over creation, evolution, inerrancy and old testament interpretation. He gives his own testimony and rationale for how he came to where he is now. The primary rule he takes aim at is the assumption the bible’s narratives and in particular some Old Testament narratives reflect historical fact. The rules of interpretation forced on the bible make it impossible to be read faithfully and correctly. In chapter one, Pete introduces his book describing a predicament some are in about biblical interpretation. Chapter 5- Jesus Is Bigger Than the Bible.Chapter 4- Why Doesn’t God Make Up His Mind?.This book combines all these above elements into one. He has also identified himself as a ‘troublemaker’ (p139). It’s also clear he interacts with the most recent old testament scholarship, archaeological evidence and is attempting to create a fusion with a robust biblical faith. I like Pete, he has a good sense of humour and is a sincere Christian. Pete has written a very readable book which attempts to help people struggling with how to read and interpret the bible in light of today’s debates about the bible, its interpretation and history.
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