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Flood And Fury: Old Testament Violence And The Shalom Of God
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What Do We Do With A God Who Sanctions Violence?Old Testament Violence Proves One Of The Most Troubling Topics In The Bible. Too Often, The Explanations For The Brutality In Scripture Fail To Adequately Illustrate Why God Would Sanction Such Horrors On Humanity. These Unanswered Questions Leave Readers Frustrated And Confused, Leading Some To Even Walk Away From Their Faith.In Flood And Fury, Old Testament Scholar Matthew Lynch Approaches Two Of The Most Violent Passages In The Old Testament The Flood And The Canaanite Conquest And Offers A Way Forward That Doesn'T Require Softening Or Ignoring The Most Troubling Aspects Of These Stories. While Acknowledging The Persistent Challenge Of Violence In Scripture, Flood And Fury Contends That Reading With The Grain Of The Text Yields Surprising Insights Into The Goodness And The Mercy Of God. Through His Exploration Of Themes Related To Violence Including Misogyny, Racism, And Nationalism, Lynch Shows That These Violent Stories Illuminate Significant Theological Insights That We Might Miss With A Surface Reading.Flood And Fury Challenges Us To Let Go Of The Need To Rescue The Old Testament From Itself And Listen Afresh To Its Own Critiques On Violence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Flood and Fury'? A: 'Flood and Fury' explores the troubling theme of violence in the Old Testament, focusing on the Flood and the Canaanite conquest, while offering insights into God's mercy and goodness.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Flood and Fury'? A: The author of 'Flood and Fury' is Matthew J. Lynch, an Old Testament scholar.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Flood and Fury'? A: 'Flood and Fury' was published on February 28, 2023.
- Q: What format is 'Flood and Fury' available in? A: 'Flood and Fury' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Flood and Fury' have? A: 'Flood and Fury' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Flood and Fury'? A: Key themes in 'Flood and Fury' include violence, misogyny, racism, nationalism, and theological insights from Old Testament narratives.
- Q: Is 'Flood and Fury' suitable for readers new to biblical studies? A: 'Flood and Fury' is designed to engage both scholars and general readers, making it accessible to those new to biblical studies.
- Q: Does 'Flood and Fury' provide solutions to the challenges of Old Testament violence? A: Yes, 'Flood and Fury' proposes a way to understand Old Testament violence that acknowledges its complexities without oversimplifying or ignoring difficult aspects.
- Q: What is the overall message of 'Flood and Fury'? A: The overall message of 'Flood and Fury' encourages readers to engage with the Old Testament's critiques on violence and to find deeper theological insights.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading 'Flood and Fury'? A: 'Flood and Fury' is beneficial for anyone grappling with questions about violence in the Old Testament, including theologians, students, and lay readers.