The Jackdaw and The Peacock: Biblical Mistranslations and Christian Traditions

Bill Opel presents the reader with specific biblical stories or myths and then goes back to the linguistic and cultural roots of the story to show how it was crafted to suit the purposes of the creator of the story. He then shows how these stories have been mistakenly understood over the years and how they have become stumbling blocks in our religious life. He writes for the interested lay person, not an academic audience, and presents a personal trip through our Christian heritage.