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In the public sphere, it is often assumed that acts of violence carried out by Muslims are inspired by their religious commitment and encouraged by the Qur’an
The Violence of the Biblical God
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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 G
Violence in Scripture
Language: en
Pages: 302
Authors: Jerome F.D. Creach
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-01-01 - Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

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The Bible frequently depicts God as angry and violent, and sometimes depicts human violence as positive or even as commanded by God. This forms one of the most
The Violence of Scripture
Language: en
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Authors: Eric A. Seibert
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No one can read far in the Old Testament without encountering numerous acts of violence that are sanctioned in the text and attributed to both God and humans. O
Wrestling with the Violence of God
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The prevalence of evil and violence in the world is a growing focus of scholarly attention, especially violence done in the name of religion and violence found