Politely Rejecting the Bible

A former seminarian explains how he came to the conclusion that the Bible is not a perfect revelation from God, making his case "methodically, persuasively, and with welcome civility," according to Publishers Weekly. He explores the concept of an error-free Bible in meticulous detail to show how it fails on its own terms. Then he examines a handful of cases in which the Bible makes false claims, ranging from minor historical errors to major theological falsehoods.