Disturbing divine behavior :
Seibert, Eric A., 1969-
Disturbing divine behavior : troubling Old Testament images of God / Eric A. Seibert. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2009. - xii, 347 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Thinking rightly about God and the problem of the Old Testament -- Examining the problem of disturbing divine behavior -- Problematic portrayals of God -- Problematic for whom? -- Ancient approaches to disturbing divine behavior -- Defending God's behavior in the Old Testament -- Understanding the nature of Old Testament narratives -- Asking the historical question : did it really happen? -- Concerns about raising the historical question -- The functions of Old Testament narrative -- Israel's theological worldview -- Developing responsible readings of troublesome texts -- Distinguishing between the textual and the actual God : the Amalekites, genocide, and God -- Evaluating disturbing divine behavior by the God Jesus reveals : toward a christocentric hermeneutic -- Using problematic passages responsibly : becoming discerning readers -- Talking about troubling texts : some practical suggestions.
9780800663445 (alk. paper) 0800663446 (alk. paper)
GBA985221 bnb
015357988 Uk
Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
God--Biblical teaching.
Providence and government of God.
BS1192.6 / .S45 2009
231.7
Disturbing divine behavior : troubling Old Testament images of God / Eric A. Seibert. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2009. - xii, 347 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Thinking rightly about God and the problem of the Old Testament -- Examining the problem of disturbing divine behavior -- Problematic portrayals of God -- Problematic for whom? -- Ancient approaches to disturbing divine behavior -- Defending God's behavior in the Old Testament -- Understanding the nature of Old Testament narratives -- Asking the historical question : did it really happen? -- Concerns about raising the historical question -- The functions of Old Testament narrative -- Israel's theological worldview -- Developing responsible readings of troublesome texts -- Distinguishing between the textual and the actual God : the Amalekites, genocide, and God -- Evaluating disturbing divine behavior by the God Jesus reveals : toward a christocentric hermeneutic -- Using problematic passages responsibly : becoming discerning readers -- Talking about troubling texts : some practical suggestions.
9780800663445 (alk. paper) 0800663446 (alk. paper)
GBA985221 bnb
015357988 Uk
Bible.--Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
God--Biblical teaching.
Providence and government of God.
BS1192.6 / .S45 2009
231.7