Does the Bible Justify Violence?
| Author | : John Joseph Collins |
| Publisher | : Fortress Press |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1451411286 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781451411287 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Does the Bible Justify Violence? by : John Joseph Collins
Download or read book Does the Bible Justify Violence? written by John Joseph Collins and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this clarifying essay, renowned biblical scholar John Collins delves into the lethal side of the biblical text, asking whether the Bible endorses or even foments violence and how its many violent texts may best be understood in today's volatile religious and political context. This work is based on his Presidential Address to the Society of Biblical Literature.
