Paynter, Helen
God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today?: Wrestling honestly with the Old Testament
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857466396
- author:
- Paynter, Helen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today? Wrestling Honestly with the Old Testament Helen Paynter explores the complex issue of violence in the Old Testament, acknowledging that there are no easy answers. She offers a fresh and accessible approach to understanding this significant challenge, providing tools for reading and interpreting biblical texts. Paynter argues that violence featured in the biblical canon should not be ignored or denied, but rather acknowledged and faced honestly. She shows how the movement of scripture is towards God's creative intention for healing and wholeness, even in a broken and often violent world. This book provides a rigorous yet accessible exploration of Old Testament violence, ideal for individuals or groups seeking to engage with these troubling texts and the issues they raise.
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