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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 09/02/2013
ISBN: 9780664231453
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.20d

Review Citations: Christian Century 12/25/2013 pg. 30