John Shelby Spong, the former Anglican/Episcopalian bishop of Newark, New Jersey, created one of his signature whirlwinds ten years ago by proposing the following "12 Theses". He has been an extraordinary figure in the life of the church in the 20th century. John Shelby Spong, former Episcopal bishop of New Jersey and highly controversial author (because of his skeptical views about the New Testament and traditional Christian doctrine) has just published a new book on the Gospel of John, called The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic. His books have sold well over a million copies. To call the words of the Bible "the Word of God" is more than naïve. September 13, 2021. Here is the text of his commentary.
He is one of the leading spokespersons for liberal Christianity and has been featured on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, FOX News Live, and Extra. Bishop of the Episcopal Church. You can help too! Bishop John Shelby Spong of Newark, New Jersey, never stuck "Why Christianity Must Change or Die" on the doors of Canterbury Cathedral, since it was easier to post a talking-points version of his . Editor's note: John Shelby Spong, a former Episcopal bishop of Newark, New Jersey, is author of "Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World." By John Shelby Spong, Special to CNN. Is God responsible for killing millions, if not billions, of people and animals? Christians who have come to expect stiff opposition from outsiders may be surprised when criticism comes from within—unless, of course, it originates in the study of John Shelby Spong.The author . John Shelby Spong, the former author and Episcopalian bishop known for his progressive beliefs and open heresies has died at the age of 90, according to an email sent from his home congregation to members.
Spong argued that Jesus could say "I and the father are one" only because he was inviting his disciples "to enter a mystical reality of divine human oneness."…Spong quickly targeted the church's historic councils and creeds…John's Jesus is not about saving sinners and rescuing the lost. Whilst a bishop in the Episcopalian Church in the USA, his influence has been across denominations and across continents . Spong challenges much of the traditional understanding that has for so long surrounded.
4.5 out of 5 stars. He is a retired. He is a columnist and author of over sixteen books including Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism and Why Christianity Must Change or Die. James White, April 5, 2006. John Shelby Spong was the Episcopal Bishop of Newark, New Jersey for twenty-four years before his retirement in 2000. The only difference is that you Into The Whirlwind : The Future Of The Church|John Shelby Spong will get the work done faster but for a slightly higher fee. Bishop Spong would later slam the literalist view of . John Shelby Spong, retired Episcopal Bishop of Newark, is a surrender monkey. Blog. By. And skeptics like John Shelby Spong say it's impossible that John or any other eyewitness possibly wrote it. Pingback by Bishop John Shelby Spong (1931-2021) - Juicy Ecumenism on September 14, 2021 at 3:26 am. My Dear Friends, Please accept my sincere thanks for the cards and letters sent to me on the occasion of my 90th birthday. Here are some of his books: Feel free to post a comment below on which heresy of Spong gets you the most angry! I'm walking, excitedly, from the Hall of Philosophy, past Chautauqua's 3,000 person amphitheater, holding my cell-phone next to my ear talking to Larry, my BFF. By John Shelby Spong. Spong is one of the leading spokespersons for Progressive Christianity. Many of you know who he was; for those who don't: he was one of the most important spokespersons of our generation for a critical understanding of the Bible for the general public, in particular for Christians. John Shelby Spong, the Episcopal Bishop of Newark before his retirement in 2000, has been a visiting lecturer at Harvard and at more than 500 other universities all over the world. His legacy is large. Live fully, love wastefully, be all you can be - A reflection for #Christmas by John Shelby Spong By abravefaith in Christianity , Christmas , Liverpool , Meaning of Life , Spirituality AT A carol service this month, hosted by the Open Table inclusive Christian community in Liverpool, I read one of the readings, which I found moving . Many of you know who he was; for those who don't: he was one of the most important spokespersons of our generation for a critical understanding of the Bible for the general public, in . Bishop Spong's Radical Gambit September 24, 2021 John Ehrett. I was handed a book in 1983 called Into the Whirlwind by John Shelby Spong. I was a second-year theological student at St. John's College in Auckland and was engaged, in the best traditions of student activism, with the major social and political issues of the time. Bishop John Shelby Spong: An Appreciation 1931-2021 Requiescat in pace. Music, Poetry, Scripture and Video; Day 3 - What Am I Hearing and What We . If my life and my writing have power, it is because I live in the midst of two very distinct tensions. Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! His "Call for a New Reformation" is really a call to wave the white flag, throw in the towel, and give up on the God revealed in both Jewish and Christian history. John Shelby Spong; Resources. When it comes to theological brand-names, they don't come any sexier, or more marketable, than Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
. Recently Bishop Spong responded to a reader's question about "atonement" and the . Bishop John Shelby Spong, RIP Posted on September 12, 2021 by Irfan Khawaja under Health Care Series , Memorials and Obituaries I was saddened to learn today of the death of John Shelby Spong, Bishop Emeritus of the Newark, New Jersey diocese of the Episcopalian Church. In this book, John Shelby Spong puts flesh onto the bare bones of Bonhoeffer's radical thought. Since April 2012, this blog has raised over $1,000,000 for charity. Remembering John Shelby Spong (1931-2021) Insights Magazine. A visiting lecturer at Harvard and at universities and churches worldwide, Bishop Spong delivers more than 200 public lectures each year to standing-room-only crowds. In a July 31 blog post, Bishop John Shelby Spong, a retired bishop of the Episcopal Church based in Newark, N.J., praised the UCC for its mettle and thanked the denomination's leadership for its insight. Last week, two renowned Christian clergymen died: John Shelby Spong on Sept. 12 at the age of 90 and David Yonggi Cho on Sept. 14 at age 85. 254. He is a recent graduate of Yale Divinity School and holds four bachelor degrees in Theology, Archaeology, Philosophy, and Screenwriting. Retired American Bishop of the Episcopal Church. LtQ creators David Felten and Jeff Procter-Murphy were privileged to be included in list of those endorsing the new book. I experienced the joy of reliving moments of my life in reading them. Any one-time donation to the Bart Ehrman Foundation helps conquer hunger and homelessness. #Believe #Trying #Calling "The church is like a swimming pool. His admirers acclaim him as a teaching bishop who makes contemporary theology accessible to the ordinary layperson — he's considered the champion of an inclusive faith by many, both .
Nonetheless, he offers us in this book a manifesto of .
You can help too! Same as usual, no copy-paste, no hackwork, no tricks. Bishop Spong's Newsletter By Fred Plumer. The retired Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, John Shelby Spong is one of the featured contributors in several Living the Questions series. No Comments. One of the issues that will take center stage in Orlando will be the nature of modern scholarship. 10:04 pm. $17.99. Jack was a friend and a supporter. Peter. Good morning friends. John Shelby Spong was challenging racism, sexism, and homophobia: people like me were not. Why We Must Reclaim The Bible From Fundamentalists. These writers, bloggers, and podcasters represent a diversity of thought. John Shelby Spong, former Episcopal bishop of New Jersey and highly controversial author (because of his skeptical views about the New Testament and traditional Christian doctrine) has just published a new book on the Gospel of John, called The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.I have not read the book, but Spong has written an interesting article on it that appeared in the Huffington . Thoughts from Bishop John Shelby Spong. Bishop John Shelby Spong. He lives in Newark, New Jersey.
His admirers acclaim him as a teaching bishop who makes contemporary theology accessible to the ordinary layperson — he's considered the champion of an . John Shelby "Jack" Spong (born June 16, 1931) is a retired American bishop of the Episcopal Church. John Spong currently lives in Richmond, VA; in the past John has also lived in Parsippany NJ and Morris Plains NJ. All of the images on this page were created with QuoteFancy Studio. It's my intention to try to introduce myself to you today, but not in terms of personality, in terms of thought processes. Last Sunday in church, our pastor preached from John chapter 11, the Raising of Lazarus.It brought back memories of my old atheistic resistance to this story and reminded me of John Shelby Spong's recent comment challenging the historicity of this event. An important and respected voice for liberal American Christianity for the past twenty years, Bishop John Shelby Spong integrates his often controversial stands on the Bible, Jesus, theism, and morality into an intelligible creed that speaks to today's thinking Christian. John Shelby Spong, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy: A Journey into a New Christianity Through the Doorway of Matthew's Gospel The Rev. The Bible is both a reservoir of spiritual insight and a cultural icon to which lip service is still paid in the Western world. The result is a strikingly new and different portrait of Jesus of Nazareth--a Jesus for the non-religious. Spong writes as if he is presenting the agreed upon positions of scholarship to the ignorant but believing masses. Meticulous writing and champion time-management are the two perks that help beat the clock. -- John Shelby Spong . 44 quotes from John Shelby Spong: 'God is not a Christian, God is not a Jew, or a Muslim, or a Hindu, or a Buddhist.
But if you just read the book by itself, John isn't explicitly identified by name. Harper San Francisco, 1991. Several years back a liberal theologian by the name of John Shelby Spong, an ordained Episcopalian Bishop, born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the year 1933, who has been criticizing the Christian faith, or, shall we say, his version of it before McLaren had come to the fore.