The Violence of the Biblical God
Canonical Narrative and Christian Faith
-
Grand Rapids, MI:Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., January2019.248 pages.$35.00.Paperback.ISBN9780802872449.For other formats: Link to Publisher's Website.
Review by Tommy Moehlmann forthcoming.
Description
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.
Categories:
Comments
Reading Religion welcomes comments from AAR members, and you may leave a comment below by logging in with your AAR Member ID and password. Please read our policy on commenting.