We got the Dutch touch today in Sarum with our own Anne Claar Thomasson-Rosingh being joined by her two co-authors of Re-Imagining the Bible Today, Sigrid Coenradie and Bert Dicou, for its launch in the Common Room. Sigrid and Bert are ministers of the Remonstrant Church in the Netherlands, into which Anna Claar was also first ordained.
The book seeks to reclaim the Bible for a Christianity that is open to society and keen on participating in conversation about today’s major issues; a Christianity that is relevant to the personal spirituality of people who aren’t too sure what to believe and how to exercise faith.
All three speakers helped the audience think through the issues of what it means to hear God’s voice through Scripture, and through discussing Scripture with others. Although the Remonstrant Church is an identifiably liberal denomination, the authors were clear their book could assist people across the theological spectrum get more from reading the Bible.
Published by SCM press, copies of Re-Imagining the Bible for Today are, of course, available from the Sarum College Bookshop.
Thanks to Brother Patrick Moore for compering the event.
The early 21st century has seen an unexpected rise of new or rediscovered ways of reading the Bible, both in academic circles and in churches, with surprising results. These ancient texts appear to have a message that resonates with discussions in society at large. This textbook seeks to reclaim the Bible for a Christianity that is open to society and keen on participating in conversation about today’s major issues; a Christianity that is relevant to the personal spirituality of people who aren’t too sure what to believe and how to exercise faith.
“A Wonderful book, bringing people into honest conversation with the Bible and the world” – David Holgate, Canon for Theology and Mission and Sub-Dean, Manchester Cathedral
Anne-Claar Thomasson-Rosingh is Director of Studies for the Centre for Formation in Ministry at Sarum College and well known for her lively and original Bible studies.
Salisbury, 6 October. Sarum College Bookshop and SCM Press. Gerry Lynch reports (FB Sarum College):
