Christopher Sparkes was born in England in 1951 and had a career as a lecturer in higher and further education before becoming a freelance educator.
His other hobbies include running writing groups and a poetry club, and I point this out because of his love for the English language.
Which leads us to his 25-year project, checking the grammar of the Bible, culminating in the Keys of the Kingdom Holy Bible.
In the spirit of questioning what we've been taught—either to confirm what we already know or to learn something new—I recommend listening to this conversation.
Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.
— Voltaire, French philosopher
🎙️ Podcast episode
I enjoyed this episode immensely.
Talking points
- God does not tempt anyone
- The question of divine temptation is frequently misunderstood
- The King James Bible (KJV)
- Understanding biblical verses requires careful consideration of their context, wording, and historical background
- Misinterpretations of scripture can result in nonsensical conclusions about God
The key to wisdom is this – constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question, by questioning we arrive at the truth.
— Peter Abelard, French philosopher and theologian
