{"product_id":"the-savage-text-the-use-and-abuse-of-the-bible-wileyblackwell-manifestos-9781405170161","title":"The Savage Text: The Use and Abuse of the Bible (Wiley-Blackwell Manifestos)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMisuse 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. A provocative book claiming that debates on sexuality currently raging through the churches are the latest outbreak in a long line of savage interpretations of the Bible Argues that the Bible has been abused to convert the good news which it brings to the world  into one which has been used to discriminate against many groups  including children  women  Jews  people of color  slaves  heretics  and homosexuals Asks how Christians have been able to conduct  in public and on a global scale  an argument that has exposed so much prejudice  fear and hatred Offers an alternative  faithful and peaceable reading of the Bible  drawing on numerous examples throughout Breaks new ground in debates about sexual ethics and biblical interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45815890739253,"sku":"ByrdShop_1405170166","price":29.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781405170161.jpg?v=1785175720","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-savage-text-the-use-and-abuse-of-the-bible-wileyblackwell-manifestos-9781405170161","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}