McDonald, Patricia M., 1946-

God and violence biblical resources for living in a small world / [electronic resource] : Patricia M. McDonald ; foreword by Ben C. Ollenburger. - Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, c2004. - 373 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-349) and indexes.

Resetting the default: an introduction -- Violence and the invisible other: the figure of Cain -- After Cain: the Flood, strong men, and more cities in Genesis 6-11 -- Patriarchal peacemaking -- The Exodus and the warrior God -- Organizing an itinerant Israel: the book of Numbers -- Receiving the land as a gift: the book of Joshua -- Leadership in a time of violence: the book of Judges -- Isaiah 1-39: civilization is not enough -- Three soundings -- Attending to the mystery: human action in Mark -- Lion and lamb: the perils of language -- Conclusions: the peacable Bible?


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Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Violence--Biblical teaching.


Electronic books.

BS680.V55 / M33 2004eb

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