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Violence in Scripture: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church - Softcover

Book 3 of 7: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church

Creach, Jerome F. D.

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9780664239787: Violence in Scripture: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church
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ISBN 10: 0664239781 ISBN 13: 9780664239787
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2013

Synopsis

The Bible frequently depicts God as angry and violent, and also sometimes depicts human violence as positive or even as commanded by God. This forms one of the most vexing problems in approaching Scripture and in interpreting the Bible for preaching and teaching today. In this volume, Creach first examines the theological problems of violence and categorizes the types of violence that appear in scripture. Then, he wrestles with the most important biblical texts on violence to work through specific interpretational issues. This new volume in the Interpretation: Resources for Use of Scripture in the Church series will help preachers and pastors interpret those difficult texts, encouraging them to face violence in the Bible with honesty.

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About the Author

Jerome F. D. Creach is the Robert C. Holland Professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0664239781
ISBN 13 
9780664239787
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
302
Rating
  • 3.98 out of 5 stars
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