Making sense of old testament genocide: christian interpretations of herem passages
Auteur :
Hofreiter, Christian
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198810902
Date de publication :
1 mars 2018
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,3 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
608 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.