The Bible Tells Me So(Reprint) Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It by PeterEnns Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2015 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-227203-4, ISBN: 0-06-227203-9
"The controversial Bible scholar and author of The Evolution of Adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate God’s Word.Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary. But the further he studied the Bible, the more he found himself confronted by questions that could nei ..."
Inspiration and Incarnation(2nd Edition) Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament by PeterEnns Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2015 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9748-5, ISBN: 0-8010-9748-7
"How can an evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? In this book Peter Enns, an expert in biblical interpretation, addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture. He then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture. This tenth anniversary edi ..."
"A new religion curriculum from the team that brought you The Story of the World.These lesson plans, designed to accompany the weekly lessons laid out in Telling God’s Story, Year One (available separately), provide coloring pages, craft projects, and group activities to fill out an entire week of home school or private school study; a core set of activities is also provided for the use of Sunday school teachers. Coloring pages accom ..."
How the Bible Actually Works(Reprint) In Which I Explain How An Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads Us to Wisdom Rather Than Answers_and Why That's Great News by PeterEnns Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2020 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-268675-6, ISBN: 0-06-268675-5
"Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, and author of The Bible Tells Me So and The Sin of Certainty explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. For many Christians, the Bible is a how-to manual filled w ..."
Genesis for Normal People A Guide to the Most Controversial, Misunderstood, and Abused Book of the Bible (Second Edition w/ Study Guide) (The Bible for Normal People) by PeterEnns, Jared Byas Paperback, 195 Pages, Published 2019 by Independently Published ISBN-13: 978-1-68901-684-1, ISBN: 1-68901-684-1
"Given the fever-pitched controversies about evolution, Adam and Eve, and scientific evidence for the Flood, the average person might feel intimidated by the book of Genesis. But behind the heady debates is a terrific story-one that anyone can understand, and one that has gripped people for ages. If you are not a Bible scholar but want to be able to read Genesis and understand its big picture, this brief, witty book is the guide you've b ..."
The Sin of Certainty(Reprint) Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs by PeterEnns Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2017 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-227209-6, ISBN: 0-06-227209-8
"The controversial evangelical Bible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me So explains how Christians mistake “certainty” and “correct belief” for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy.With compelling and often humorous stories from his own life, Bible scholar Peter Enns offers a fresh look at how Christian life truly works, answering questions that cannot be addressed by the idealized traditional doctrine of “once ..."
The Evolution of Adam(10th Anniversary) What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins (Paperback or Softback) by PeterEnns Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2021 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-520-1, ISBN: 1-58743-520-9
"This tenth anniversary edition offers an update on developments in the historical Adam debate. The first edition won a Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Award. "Enns offers us another masterwork."
The Bible Tells Me So Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It by PeterEnns Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2014 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-227202-7, ISBN: 0-06-227202-0
"The controversial Bible scholar and author of The Evolution of Adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate God’s Word.Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary. But the further he studied the Bible, the more he found himself confronted by questions that could nei ..."
Evolution of Adam, The(1st Edition) What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins by PeterEnns Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-315-3, ISBN: 1-58743-315-X
"Can Christianity and evolution coexist? Traditional Christian teaching presents Jesus as reversing the effects of the Fall of Adam. However, an evolutionary view of beginnings doesn't allow for a historical Adam, making evolution seemingly incompatible with what Genesis and the apostle Paul say about him. For Christians who accept evolution and want to take the Bible seriously, this presents a faith-shaking tension.Peter Enns, an expert ..."
Telling God's Story, Year One(1st Edition) Meeting Jesus: Instructor Text & Teaching Guide (Telling God's Story) by PeterEnns Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2011 by Olive Branch Books ISBN-13: 978-1-933339-48-1, ISBN: 1-933339-48-9
"A new religion curriculum from the team that brought you The Story of the World.The first level in a twelve-level series designed to take young students from elementary through high school, Telling God’s Story: Year One provides weekly lessons for elementary-grade students, based on the parables and the Gospels. The Instructor Text and Teaching Guide contains pithy, content-filled background information for the teacher, a biblical ..."
Inspiration and Incarnation Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament by PeterEnns Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2005 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2730-7, ISBN: 0-8010-2730-6
"In this accessible study, Peter Enns offers an evangelical affirmation of biblical authority that considers questions raised by the nature of the Old Testament text. Enns looks at three questions raised by biblical scholars that seem to threaten traditional views of Scripture. First, he considers ancient Near Eastern literature that is similar to the Bible. Second, he looks at the theological diversity of the Old Testament. Fin ..."
Genesis for Normal People A Guide to the Most Controversial, Misunderstood, and Abused Book of the Bible by Jared Byas, PeterEnns Paperback, 138 Pages, Published 2012 by Patheos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-939221-03-2, ISBN: 1-939221-03-X
"Given the fever-pitched controversies about evolution, Adam and Eve, and scientific evidence for the Flood, the average person might feel intimidated by the book of Genesis. But behind the heady debates is a terrific story-one that anyone can understand, and one that has gripped people for ages. If you are not a Bible scholar but want to be able to read Genesis and understand its big picture, this brief, witty book is the guide you've ..."
Ecclesiastes(1st Edition) (The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC)) by PeterEnns Paperback, 252 Pages, Published 2011 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-6649-3, ISBN: 0-8028-6649-2
"Bartholomew goes so far as to say that it is “naïve” to think otherwise (
Bartholomew, Reading Ecclesiastes, 95-96). According to Fox, “the author of the
epilogue basically supports Qohelet's teachings. . . . [There is no] ideological
conflict between Qohelet's teachings and the epilogue. Both express the author's
views, but with different tones and emphases” (Time to Tear Down, 371, 373; see
also Seow, Ecclesiastes, 38, and Provan, ..."
Invitation to Genesis Participant Book: A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study (Short-Term Disciple Studies) (Disciple Bible Studies) by PeterEnns Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2006 by Abingdon Press ISBN-13: 978-0-687-49492-7, ISBN: 0-687-49492-3
"This study takes groups into the rich tapestry of Genesis exploring the interaction between God and very human people - pride, family relationships, conflict and journey all showcase the best known stories of Creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Rebekah and Joseph. The video reflects the drama of the Genesis stories, first with selected text dramatized ..."
How the Bible Actually Works In Which I Explain How An Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads Us to Wisdom Rather Than Answers_and Why That's Great News by PeterEnns Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2019 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-268674-9, ISBN: 0-06-268674-7
"Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, and author of The Bible Tells Me So and The Sin of Certainty explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. For many Christians, the Bible is a how-to manual filled w ..."
The Sin of Certainty Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs by PeterEnns Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2016 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-227208-9, ISBN: 0-06-227208-X
"The controversial evangelical Bible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me So explains how Christians mistake “certainty” and “correct belief” for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy.With compelling and often humorous stories from his own life, Bible scholar Peter Enns offers a fresh look at how Christian life truly works, answering questions that cannot be addressed by the idealized traditional doctrine of “once ..."
Telling God's Story, Year Two The Kingdom of Heaven: Instructor Text & Teaching Guide (Telling God's Story) by PeterEnns Paperback, 130 Pages, Published 2012 by Olive Branch Books ISBN-13: 978-1-933339-50-4, ISBN: 1-933339-50-0
"Weekly religion lessons for second-graders, scripted for parents and teachers to make preparation and instruction straightforward and simple.The second in a twelve-year series designed to take young students from elementary through high school, Telling God’s Story, Year Two provides scripted weekly lessons for second graders and the adults who teach them. Each weekly lesson provides pithy, content-filled background information f ..."
"2009 Christianity Today Merit Award winner! 2009 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book Award winner! The Old Testament books of wisdom and poetry carry themselves differently from those of the Pentateuch, the histories or the prophets. The divine voice does not peal from Sinai, there are no narratives carried along by prophetic interpretation nor are oracles declaimed by a prophet. Here Scripture often speak ..."
The Bible Tells Me So Why defending Scripture has made us unable to read it (Paperback) by PeterEnns Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2020 by Hodder & Stoughton, United Kingdom ISBN-13: 978-1-5293-4314-4, ISBN: 1-5293-4314-3
"The Bible Tells Me So chronicles Enns' spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace God's Word as it is actually written."
The Sin of Certainty Why God desires our trust more than our 'correct' beliefs (Paperback) by PeterEnns Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2020 by Hodder And Stoughton ISBN-13: 978-1-5293-4323-6, ISBN: 1-5293-4323-2