Progressing Spirit

Part XXXIV Matthew – The Transfiguration of Jesus, Part III

Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on November, 6 2014

A Dedication-Hanukkah Story

How many of you have ever connected the story of Jesus’ transfiguration with the Jewish celebration of Dedication/Hanukkah? We may well have imagined …

Having read all of your books, I feel at ease now with the discomfort I have felt during many church services over many years. With the Bible stories revealed …

Answered by Bishop John Shelby Spong

The Birth of Jesus, Conclusions: Part XVI

Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on June, 20 2013

Luke concludes his birth story with a series of episodes designed to point to the story of the adult Jesus. First, in Luke’s story, the shepherds depart, while …

My question to you is about a column you wrote about two years ago describing your second visit to China. Did you actually witness everything you talked about …