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Word Guild Award Shortlist ― Biblical Studies
Word Guild Best Book Cover Award
Association of University Presses Design Show ― Book, Jacket, and Covers
Christians cannot ignore the intersection of religion and violence, whether contemporary or ancient. In our own Scriptures, war texts that appear to approve of genocidal killings…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Is God a genocidal maniac? Like many people, I have struggled for years with the dark and troublesome texts in the Old Testament that seem to approve of violence, killing, and even, on occasion, genocide. I’ve read a lot on the subject, and this is unquestionably the book I have found most helpful.
I really value the authors’ careful attention to detail, the insights gained when reading OT texts in their ancient Near Eastern context, and especially the intelligent and nuanced approach to reading the Bible.
It’s not a light read, and it is detailed in places, but it…
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