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Does the Bible Justify Violence? (Facets)
John J. Collins

Does the Bible Justify Violence? (Facets)

Augsburg Fortress
9780800636890
| Physical Copy
62 pages | 108 x 180 mm
Dewey 220.83036
LC Classification BT736.15 .C65 2004
LC Control No. 2004304417

Genre

  • Facets Series

Subject

  • RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General
  • Violence
  • Violence In The Bible
  • Violence/ Religious Aspects/ Christianity

Plot

Renowned biblical scholar John J. Collins asks tough questions about the relationship between the portrayals of violence in the Bible and how they have been used throughout history. The Crusaders, Puritans, and abolitionists all used the Bible to justify their use of violence - and this process continues. In light of today's religious and political rhetoric, how shall we interpret these ancient documents? How can we understand the biblical stories, prophecies, and songs in their historical contexts and avoid making self-serving and even violent use of them?

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