The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest: Covenant, Retribution, and the Fate of the Canaanites
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (623 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073RQ25NL |
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| Number of Pages | : | 387 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years. Walton's ministry experience includes church classes for all age groups, high school Bible studies and adult Sunday school classes, as well as serving as a teacher for "The Bible in 90 Days." John and his wife, Kim, live in Wheaton, Illinois, and have three adult children.J. John H. Harvey
But do the so-called holy war texts of the Old Testament portray a divinely inspired genocide? Did Israel slaughter Canaanites at God's command? Were they enforcing divine retribution on an unholy people? These texts shock. While not attempting to provide all the answers, it offers surprising new insights and clears the ground for further understanding.. Harvey Walton take us on an archeological dig, excavating the layers of translation and interpretation that over time have encrusted these texts and our perceptions. What happens when we take new approaches, frame new questions? When we weigh again their language and rhetoric? Were the Canaanites punished for sinning against the covenanting God? Does the Hebrew word herem mean "devote to destruction"? How are the Canaanites portrayed and why? And what happens when we backlight these texts with their ancient context? The Lost Wo
While provocative at times, this book deserves careful consideration." (John W. Deeply rooted in ancient Near Eastern mores and reconsideration of key biblical words and texts, the arguments challenge many commonly held ideas. "The conquest of Canaan is arguably the most intractable ethical problem in the Bible, and to date no solution has garnered a consensus. These authors offer a genuinely fresh approach to mitigate the difficulties. Hilber, professor of Old Testament, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary)