Disquiet Time: Rants and Reflections on the Good Book by the Skeptical, the Faithful and a Few Scoundrels - Hardcover

Grant, Jennifer; Falsani, Cathleen

 
9781455578825: Disquiet Time: Rants and Reflections on the Good Book by the Skeptical, the Faithful and a Few Scoundrels

Synopsis

The Bible is full of not-so-precious moments, from murder and mayhem, to sex and slavery. Instead of turning a blind eye to the difficult (and entertaining) passages of scripture, editors Jennifer Grant and Cathleen Falsani decided to take them head on. An incredible cast of contributors tackles the parts of the Bible that most excite, com for, frustrate, or soothe, with arresting insights like:
What the heck is the book of Revelation really about? (The answer will surprise you.) How do we come to grips with the Bible's troubling (or seemingly troubling) passages about the role of women? Why did the artist of the oldest known picture of Jesus intentionally pain him with a wonky eye--and what does this strange choice tell us about the beauty of imperfection?Unique, earnest, and insightful, this is a fresh, wonderful way to liven up one's "quiet time" with the Bible. It was written by and for Bible-loving Christians, agnostics, skeptics, none-of-the-aboves, and people who aren't afraid to dig deep spiritually, ask hard questions, and have some fun along the way.

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About the Authors

Jennifer Grant has written numerous columns and feature stories for newspapers including the Chicago Tribune and is a regular contributor to Christianity Today's her.meneutics blog. Grant is the author of Love You More and MOMumental. She lives in Chicagoland with her husband and four children.

Cathleen Falsani is an award-winning journalist and author who specializes in the intersection of faith and culture. She was the longtime religion writer and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, and has been a columnist for Religion News Service, Sojourners, Huffington Post, and the Orange County Register. She lives in Laguna Beach, California.

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