Does the Bible justify violence? /

Collins, John J. 1946-

Does the Bible justify violence? / John J. Collins. - Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, c2004. - 56 p. : 18 cm. - Facets . - Facets (Fortress Press) .

"Edited version of the author's 'The zeal of Phineas: the Bible and the legitimation of violence,' Journal of biblical literature 122 (2003) 3-21"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-56).

The "ban" -- History and ideology -- Story and example -- Eschatological vengeance -- Violence and hermeneutics.

0800636899 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780800636890

2004304417


Violence--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Violence in the Bible.

BT736.15 / .C65 2004

220.8/3036