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100	1		_aNewton, Richard Heber, _d1840-1914
245	1	4	_aThe Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"The Right and Wrong Uses of the Bible" by Richard Heber Newton is a theological exploration written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the interpretation and application of the Bible within the context of contemporary beliefs and criticisms, distinguishing between improper and proper uses of Scripture. It aims to navigate the traditional views that have emerged around the Bible while advocating for a rational and relevant understanding of its teachings in modern society. The opening of the work introduces Newton's intent to provide a series of sermons that reflect on the influence of the Bible and its interpretation over time. He emphasizes the importance of the Bible in shaping moral and spiritual values but laments the decreasing engagement with its texts in contemporary homes. Newton critiques the idea of "bibliolatry"—the worship of the Bible as an infallible and literal text—and calls for a more nuanced and rational approach that retains the spiritual truths without succumbing to superstition. He sets the stage for a rigorous examination of both the historical and critical perspectives on the Bible as he unfolds his argument through a series of structured discussions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSermons, American
653			_aBible -- Study and teaching
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12282
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