Tanakh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hello I have just registered and will tell you a little about myself. My actual name is Christopher Cox. I have used tanakh here because I have used it on other sites, and its quicker for people to write. In case you are wondering Tanakh is the Jewish name for the Old Testament I am age 68 and Married and retired. I live in London UK. I have a Baptist background and became a Christian in 1971. My view of the Bible and Christianity changed a number of years ago when I saw` a copy of Bishop Spong's book 'Liberating the Gospels' the title intrigued me because I didn't know they needed liberating! anyway I bought a copy and couldn't put it down' Not long after I bought 'Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism' I have just started on his latest book Biblical Literalism, A Gentile Heresy. I cant honestly say I agree with everything he says in his books, but I owe it to him for introducing to me the idea of Midrash and delving into the Jewish roots of Christianity.. I look forward to discussions with other site members. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realspiritik Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Hi Tanakh, welcome to TCPC. Glad you've joined us. As you've probably figured out already, we're a mixed bunch here, with everyone coming from different backgrounds and different parts of the world. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! All the best, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephM Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Welcome Tanakh, Glad to hear you are excited about new progressive Christian views. Many have found wisdom, confirmation and/or a new outlook from the conventional one concerning Christianity through Bishop Spongs books and writings. Again welcome and looking forward to hearing more from you. Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Tanakh, I look forward to reading your post and comments. Thanks for an interesting introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Welcome Chris, I too found progressive views of Christianity liberating from a mindset I grew up with that that was pushed as absolute truth but which only left my confused and angry. I really benefited from the likes of Spong too, and many other Progressive authors. Thankfully I found this site too in my darkest hours. I hope you enjoy participating here. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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