The Savage Text: The Use and Abuse of the BibleMisuse of the Bible has made hatred holy. In this provocative book, Adrian Thatcher argues that debates on sexuality currently raging through the churches are the latest outbreak in a long line of savage interpretations of the Bible. Fascinating reading for anyone concerned about the future of Christianity.
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The Bible and Homosexuality 15 55+0 | 15 |
The Savage Text at Work | 37 |
The Bible and the End | 57 |
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