In our polarized postmodern society, everything has been open to deconstruction—even the Bible. But now that the dust has settled, and more questions raised than answered, how do we now approach the Bible? Especially if we don't consider ourselves either theologically conservative or liberal? What does it mean to speak of reading the Bible as Story, of learning to "listen" to the Bible, and of how to discern a pattern for living today?
Author Scot McKnight, Ph.D. (Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University, Chicago) steps forward to offer an exciting "Third Way" in learning to read the Bible in a way that moves beyond our old polarities.
The Blue Parakeet is a compelling, biblically grounded book that will leave its readers:
- Equipped with a positive vision for reading the Bible for a new era
- Encouraged that God still speaks to us through the Word
- Emboldened to discern how live out a radical gospel message
McKnight's personal approach to the Bible results in an engaging, clearly presented call to today's Christians to set aside traditional labels and lead a life of faith and practice grounded in a deeper understanding of reading the Bible as Story.
