Making sense of Old Testament genocide : Christian interpretations of herem passages / Christian Hofreiter.
2018
BS680.V55
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Title
Making sense of Old Testament genocide : Christian interpretations of herem passages / Christian Hofreiter.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780191848032 (electronic book)
Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Call Number
BS680.V55
Dewey Decimal Classification
220.8304663
Summary
This study investigates the interpretation of passages involving the concept or practice of herem in the Bible, which are identified as more problematic. The texts under consideration contain prima facie divine commands to commit genocide, as well as descriptions of genocidal military campaigns commended by God.
Note
This study investigates the interpretation of passages involving the concept or practice of herem in the Bible, which are identified as more problematic. The texts under consideration contain prima facie divine commands to commit genocide, as well as descriptions of genocidal military campaigns commended by God.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on February 23, 2018).
Series
Oxford theology and religion monographs.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9780198810902
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