Eye of the storm : Bishop John William Colenso and the crisis of biblical inspiration / edited by Jonathan A. Draper.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Draper, Jonathan A.

Series:

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 386.

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 386

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Colenso, John William, 1814-1883.

Colenso, John William.

Church of England--South Africa--History--19th century.

Church of England.

Church of the Province of South Africa.

Christianity--South Africa--History--19th century.

Christianity.

Gray, Robert, 1809-1872.

Gray, Robert.

Church of the Province of South Africa--History--19th century.

History.

South Africa.

Physical Description:

xii, 414 pages : portrait ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : T & T Clark International, [2003]

Summary:

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 from English, Dutch and South African scholars. It will appeal not only to the biblical scholar and Christian theologian but also to anyone interested in the 19th century conflict of theology and reason and the struggle against colonial exploitation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [392]-410) and indexes.

ISBN:

0826470904

OCLC:

54440378