What Is the Bible?
What Is the Bible?
Rob Bell
Pete Holmes
This book is fantastic. Highly recommend. - Pete Holmes
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What Is the Bible?

What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything

Rob Bell
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Rob Bell
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In "What Is the Bible?" Rob Bell, the acclaimed author behind "Love Wins" and "What We Talk About When We Talk About God," embarks on a transformative journey into the heart of the Bible, challenging and expanding our understanding of this ancient text. With his characteristic curiosity and insightful analysis, Bell peels back the layers of history, tradition, and myth to reveal the Bible not just as a book, but as a complex, living conversation that has evolved over millennia. Through his exploration, Bell invites readers to see the Bible not merely as a collection of stories and teachings, but as a profound and dynamic narrative that continues to shape and inspire humanity's quest for meaning and connection. Bell's approach to the Bible is both revolutionary and deeply reverent, arguing compellingly for a fresh perspective on a text that many believe they know well. He delves into the human stories behind the scriptures, asking not just "is it true?" but "why does this matter?" By focusing on the human experience and the relentless quest for understanding, Bell uncovers the Bible's true power—as a timeless guide to living with purpose, compassion, and wonder in the modern world. "What Is the Bible?" is an invitation to experience the Bible in a way that is both deeply faithful and radically new, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this enigmatic book's role in our lives today.

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Released
2017
1 Jan
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This book is fantastic. Highly recommend. - Pete Holmes
Some things that are labeled Christian aren’t true, and some things that aren’t labeled Christian are true. Some atheists say lots of things that are true, and some Christians are full of shit.
— Rob Bell, What Is the Bible?

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