Does the Bible Justify Violence?

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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 fom

Christianity and Violence

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How Christian people have framed the meaning of violence within their faith tradition has been a complex process subject to all manner of historical, cultural,

The Violence of Scripture

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No one can read far in the Old Testament without encountering numerous acts of violence that are sanctioned in the text and attributed to both God and humans. O

The Crucifixion of the Warrior God

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A dramatic tension confronts every Christian believer and interpreter of Scripture: on the one hand, we encounter images of God commanding and engaging in horre

Fighting Words

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One of the critical issues in interreligious relations today is the connection, both actual and perceived, between sacred sources and the justification of viole