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McDonald, Patricia M., 1946-

God and violence : biblical resources for living in a small world / Patricia M. McDonald ; foreword by Ben C. Ollenburger. - Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, ©2004. - 1 online resource (373 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 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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ISBN: 9781441608147 1441608141

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible--Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Violence--Biblical teaching.
Violence--Enseignement biblique.
RELIGION--Christianity--General.
RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues.
Violence--Biblical teaching

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LC Class. No.: BS680.V55 / M33 2004eb

Dewey Class. No.: 261.8/73