Eye of the Storm: Bishop John William Colenso and the Crisis of Biblical Inspiration

by Jonathan A. Draper

One hundred years ago Bishop Colenso was excommunicated because of his liberal critical views on the inspiration and authority of the Bible. But while in South Africa he worked strenuously for social and political reform. 2003 will mark the revocation of his excommunication in a ceremony in South Africa and this book commemorates that event. It is divided into sections on African Culture, Bible, Theology and Social History and contains contribution...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826470904
• ISBN13: 9780826470904
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.5"