Bible in History How the Texts Have Shaped the Times

Name: Bible in History How the Texts Have Shaped the Times
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ISBN: 9780195130089

ISBN-10: 0195130081

ISBN-13: 9780195130089

Edition: 2004

Authors: David William Kling, David W. Kling

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No one can doubt that the Bible has exerted a tremendous influence on Western civilization since the dawn of Christianity. But few of us have considered the precise nature of that influence in particular historical contexts. In this book, David Kling traces the fascinating story of how specific biblical texts have at different times emerged to be the inspiration of movements that have changed the course of history. By examining eight such pivotal texts, Kling elucidates the ways in which sacred texts continue to shape our lives as well as our history. Among the passages he discusses are: * "Upon this rock I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18), which inspired the formation of the papacy…

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List price: $37.50
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/12/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 408
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Introduction



"Follow Me": Anthony and the Rise of Monasticism



"Upon This Rock": Peter and the Papacy



"Let Him Kiss Me with the Kisses of His Mouth!": Bernard and the Song of Songs



"The Righteous Will Live by Faith": Luther's Search for a Gracious God



"Love Your Enemies": Anabaptists and the Peace Tradition



"Let My People Go": Exodus in the African American Experience



"Filled with the Holy Spirit": The Roots of Pentecostalism



"One in Christ Jesus": Women's Ministry and Ordination


Conclusion


Notes


General Index


Index of Scripture