Interpretations of the Bible Across Cultures October 13, 2006

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Philip Jenkins, professor of history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University, discusses how interpretations of religious scripture can vary widely across cultures.

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Philip Jenkins, distinguished professor of history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University, delivers the GTU Fall 2006 Convocation address on "Believing the Bible in a Global Context." This event was held at the Pacific School of Religion Chapel in Berkeley, CA.

Philip Jenkins is a distinguished professor of history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1978. In his career he has published 20 books. He has written on some controversial subjects like pedophile priests, religious prejudice, cults, and terrorism.