A dark period in Israel's history where disobedience to God leads to chaos and judgment.
A dark period in Israel's history where disobedience to God leads to chaos and judgment.
How would you describe the Old Testament? Offensive, violent, patriarchal, archaic; difficult, boring, obsolete? Many Christians don't bother with it anymore. Yet these ancient books were in Jesus' lifeblood, and they provided the thought-world of those early followers who wrote about him in what became the New Testament. This book challenges those stereotypes of Israel's Scriptures by exploring their significance in the apostolic writings and by demonstrating the importance of whole books for n...
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Brief mentions of sexual behavior, not explicit or central. Graphic depiction of gang rape in chapter 19, with severe aftermath.
Frequent violent acts including battles and killings; some graphic scenes.
No profanity or strong language depicted.
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Central focus on faith, obedience to God, and divine judgment.
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Themes of tribal conflict and societal chaos as moral lessons.
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Depictions of systemic suffering, cruelty, and tribal violence. Graphic depiction of gang rape in chapter 19, with severe aftermath.
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