A provocative Old Testament analysis by Walter Brueggemann, exploring God's covenant against imperial narratives.
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A provocative Old Testament analysis by Walter Brueggemann, exploring God's covenant against imperial narratives.
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Israel, in the Old Testament, bears witness to a God who initiates and then sustains covenantal relationships. The nature of this relationship decisively depends upon the conduct, practice, and policy of the covenant partner, yet is radically rooted in the character and agency of God―the One who makes promises, initiates covenant, and sustains relationship. In God, Neighbour, Empire, renowned Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggeman brings us a characteristically penetrating and provocative accou...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to historical violence in biblical context.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Central focus on biblical faith, covenant, and God’s role.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Strong critique of empire and individualism; promotes social justice.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor mentions of systemic oppression in biblical narratives.
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