Biblical Amnesia: A Forgotten Story of Redemption... (Paperback)

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From the Exodus to the crucifixion the Bible records a struggle between two worldviews: the dominator system and partnership ways. God favors partnership ways, but the dominator system is a formidable opponent. Its agents are often the powerful, the rich and the religious. Indeed, an alliance of such people crucified Jesus. The irony is that we cannot understand the Bible because we read it as if God favors the dominator system! Biblical Amnesia corrects this fatal flaw. In the process, we glimpse alternatives to the ways of life we now painfully life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0741421755
• ISBN-13: 978-0741421753
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,144,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Biblical Amnesia: A Forgotten Story of Redemption, November 16, 2004

By	Gary W. Miller (Surf City, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Scott Gustafson in clear and easy to read language speaks about some startling ideas that are found in scripture, but which have been forgotten due to our cultural relgion covering up the message of the Bible. The fact that morality comes as a result of the human fall into sin, and is a force for death, rather than life, was a new way for me of seeing the context of the Biblical writings. He makes use of the work of Raine Eisler to define dominator and partnership ways and shows how the scriptures both Old and New Testament are examples of a partnership model trying to survive in a dominator system. This book would be helpful to anyone who is working on models of change both in the church, as well as any political organization. Anyone in a position of power in an organization would find it useful in defining a role that has as it purpose, the fostering of partnerships rather than autoritarian relationships.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Much Needed Paradigm Shift, November 6, 2005

By	pastor jack (new jersey) - See all my reviews

Scott Gustafson brings to light an important and exciting new approach to understanding the Bible that is dynamite. His insights make the biblical message an important social and political statement that confronts the timeless hypocrisy of those in power. It really makes you think. It stirs the soul. It's the kind of thing that puts steel in faith. This author makes it clear how much we have forgotten. But it's not too late to learn that what was forgotten can makes all things new.

5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical Amnesia, October 23, 2009

By	Altoona Regional Health Unio (PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book really makes one think. It is not a fast read but is thought rendering.