Can a Bishop Be Wrong?: Ten Scholars Challenge John Shelby Spong

An eminent group of Episcopal scholars and bishops addresses the core issues raised in Bishop Spong's books and teachings on the Virgin birth, resurrection, sexuality, scripture, sin, Jesus, culture, and God. These essays are incisive responses to an articulate and charismatic public figure whose provocative writings have stirred traditional and non—traditional thinkers alike.

While acknowledging that Spong's writing strikes a chord with lay people in the churches and the general public, the...