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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. - 1 online resource (373 p.)

Description based on print version record.

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?

ISBN: 9781441608147 (electronic bk.) 1441608141 (electronic bk.)

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

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Violence--Biblical teaching.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

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

Dewey Class. No.: 261.8/73