Jesus and the Subversion of Violence
Wrestling with the New Testament Evidence
Jesus and the Subversion of Violence
Wrestling with the New Testament Evidence
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Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9780281060689
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 01/09/2011
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
An honest and compelling presentation of the problems and pitfalls surrounding the interpretation of New Testament texts relating to violence.
This is a survey of significant positions on this subject representing a wide range of theological and political perspectives.
Its accessible, non-technical language makes the book suitable for bible study groups.
It discusses questions such as:
- What are we to make of the passages in the New Testament that appear to condone, incite or justify violence?
- Was the crucifixion of Jesus intended to assuage the anger of a vengeful God?
- What about the language of divine warfare?
- Does the repeated call for subordination create space for violence?
