Book description
Sacred Scripture and Christian spirituality belong together.
In this exploration of the central themes of Scripture, Richard Rohr transforms the written word, discovering in these ancient texts a new and vital meaning, relevant and essential to all believers. He uncovers what the Bible says about morality, power, wisdom and the…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Things Hidden as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’ve read a number of books about the Bible over the years, from academic monographs to commentaries to popular and devotional reads. Hands down, Rohr’s Things Hidden is my single favorite book about scripture.
It’s accessible—not academic, although clearly informed by good scholarship. It celebrates the Bible for its spiritual meaning, rather than getting mired in dogma, philosophy, or moralism.
Most important of all, it provides insight into how the Bible tells a centuries-long story of how people (first, the Jewish community, and later on, the earliest Christians) over time grew to understand God as an infinite, loving creator.
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