Reading the Bible in the Age of Francis
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers; Cascade Books
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781532617454
Subjects: Francis, pope, 1936-; Catholic church, doctrines; Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.
Description: Pope Francis has taken the world by storm. He is the most prominent Christian voice in our world today. How does he incorporate Scripture into his ministry and what does Scripture say about those things he emphasizes? This book will explore within Scripture the bedrock themes of Francis' time as Pope, such as the poor, women, a God of surprises, mercy, the environment, and excessive legalism. What we find is that a diversity of biblical perspectives provide deep theological support or precedent for Francis' agenda. Both Francis and Scripture call Christians today to live in dramatically new ways in our world.  -- Provided by publisher.