The Violence of the Biblical God: Canonical Narrative And Christian Faith

By: John Goldingay and L. Daniel Hawk

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Synopsis: How can we make sense of violence in the Bible? Joshua commands the people of Israel to wipe out everyone in the promised land of Canaan, while Jesus commands God’s people to love their enemies. How are we to interpret biblical passages on violence when it is sanctioned at one point and condemned at another?The Violence of the Biblical God by L. Daniel Hawk presents a new framework, solidly rooted in the authority of Scripture, for understanding the paradox of God’s participation in violence. Hawk shows how the historical narrative of the Bible offers multiple canonical pictures for faithful Christian engagement with the violent systems of the world.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 248 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781467452601
Related ISBNs:: 9780802872449
Publisher:: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Date of Addition:: 12/03/20
Copyrighted By:: L. Daniel Hawk, John Goldingay
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:: John Goldingay