Paperback. In this book, scholars from Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions explore violence in religious scriptures. In 12 chapters, they grapple with the problem of how to deal with the phenomenon of violence when it appears within the scriptures and traditions of particular religious faiths. The writers identitify the violent language, imagery, story and ideology which reside deep withn these texts. Some chapters offer detailed exegetical examination of key passages, while other chapters offer theological explorations of the issue. Scholars from Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions explore violenct in religious scriptures. William Emilson and John Squires from Charles Sturt University, Parramatta, Australia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Validating Violence - Violating Faith (Paperback)
Publisher: Australian Theological Forum, Hindmarsh, SA
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1920691898
ISBN 13: 9781920691899
Binding: Paperback
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In this book, scholars from Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions explore violence in religious scriptures. In 12 chapters, they grapple with the problem of how to deal with the phenomenon of violence when it appears within the scriptures and traditions of particular religious faiths. The writers identitify the violent language, imagery, story and ideology which reside deep withn these texts. Some chapters offer detailed exegetical examination of key passages, while other chapters offer theological explorations of the issue.

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William Emilsen lectures in Church History and World Religions at the United Theological College, Sydney.

John Squires is senior lecturer in Biblical Studies at the United Theological College, Sydney. He is the author of The Plan of God in Luke-Acts and Cambridge Companion to the Gospels.

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