Name: Why Does the God of the Old Testament Seem so Violent and Hateful? von Richard P. Belcher
SKU: 9781527110168
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Why Does the God of the Old Testament Seem so Violent and Hateful? Zusammenfassung

Why Does the God of the Old Testament Seem so Violent and Hateful? Richard P. Belcher

Atheists often level charges at the God of the Bible as being angry and hateful. They claim that God condones genocide, that He is a cruel and oppressive megalomaniac, but this doesn't seem to match what Christians claim about Him being a God of love. How can a God who provides and saves also wipe out entire nations?

Richard Belcher's addition to the Big Ten series addresses these commonly asked questions. He begins by laying out how God created humanity in His own image, but we chose to reject Him. Our very sense that things are not fair points to the perfect justice of God. Belcher shows that God's justice, including expressions of anger against wrongdoing, is compatible with His love and goodness.

Belcher then tackles specific texts in the Bible that seem to promote genocide and oppression and shows how the God of the Old Testament is the same loving, generous, gracious God that we meet in the person of Jesus Christ.

An excellent read for any who struggle to answer questions about the character of God and for those looking to bolster their faith in the God of the Bible.

Why Does the God of the Old Testament Seem so Violent and Hateful? Bewertungen

Despite its small size, this book provides deep and rich reflection on tough texts in the Old Testament. Tackling all the hottest topics head on, Belcher shows that it is atheists, not Christians, who have the toughest case to answer.

-- Peter J. Williams (Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge, UK; author, 'Can We Trust the Gospels?')

Although the New Atheism has now fizzled out, many of its arguments have spread widely into the culture-not least the idea that the God of the Old Testament is mean, vicious and hateful. In this thorough, well researched book, Richard Belcher explores why this argument fails. It will be a helpful addition to any pastor's library!

-- Andy Bannister (Director of Solas (Centre for Public Christianity), UK)

Über Richard P. Belcher

Richard P. Belcher, Jr. is the John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament and the Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte. He is the author of 'The Messiah and the Psalms', as well as commentaries on Genesis, Job and Ecclesiastes and has a decade of pastoral experience.

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GOR013732314

ISBN 13

9781527110168

ISBN 10

1527110168

Titel

Why Does the God of the Old Testament Seem so Violent and Hateful? Richard P. Belcher

Autor

Richard P. Belcher

Serien

The Big Ten

Zustand

Gebraucht - Sehr Gut

Bindung

Broschiert

Verlag

Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Datum

2023-07-11

Anzahl der Seiten

208

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