The Eye of the Storm: Bishop John William Colenso and the Crisis of Biblical Inspiration (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)

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.Jonathan A. Draper is the author of 'The Eye of the Storm: Bishop John William Colenso and the Crisis of Biblical Inspiration (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies)', published 2003 under ISBN 9780826470904 and ISBN 0826470904.