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In this passionate and heartfelt book, Richard Holloway interrogates the traditional ways of understanding the Bible. In doing so he demonstrates the power of the great Christian stories as they apply today, away from their sometimes antiquated settings, providing a blueprint which takes the core teachings of the Christian past and invigorates them with renewed power for today’s world.
Price: $16.00
Pages: 288
Publisher: Canongate Books
Imprint: Canongate Canons
Series: Canons
Publication Date:
March 3, 2020
Trim Size: 7.80 X 5.08 in
ISBN: 9781786893925
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / General, Philosophy of religion
“A sensitive, brave, and inspiring book” KAREN ARMSTRONG, author of the New York Times bestselling The History of God
“I don't know when I have been more impressed, indeed, excited, by a work . . . It answers the seemingly tormenting questions in a completely satisfying way” RUTH RENDELL, author of The Girl Next Door
“It will appeal to all of us who continue to be interested in the moral challenge of our time” JEANETTE WINTERSON, author of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Richard Holloway was Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A former Gresham Professor of Divinity and Chairman of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, he is a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Leaving Alexandria won the PEN/Ackerley Prize and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize. Holloway has written for many newspapers in Britain, including The Times of London, Guardian, Observer, Herald and Scotsman. He has also presented many series for BBC television and radio; Waiting for the Last Bus originated as a five-part series on Radio 4 in 2016.