In this lecture, Episcopalian Bishop Spong looks at some biblical “facts” and addressing their validity.

“I am one priest and bishop in the church who is no longer willing to read the Bible through stained glass lenses,” Bishop John Shelby Spong said.

Spong’s idea of “reclaiming the Bible” refers to putting its words into context and highlighting its inconsistencies. In this lecture, he does so by tracing some biblical “facts” and addressing their validity.

Revd John Shelby Spong (1931-2021) was the Anglican Bishop of Newark for over 20 years. A popular writer and lecturer; he highlighted much damage done in god’s name and called for a reassment of what the bible is and what God really wants from humans.

Spong held a B.A from UNC Chapel Hill, and a M.A from Virginia Theological Seminary.