Seriously Dangerous Religion - What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters (Paperback)

The Old Testament is often maligned as an outmoded and even dangerous text. Best-selling authors like Richard Dawkins, Karen Armstrong, and Derrick Jensen are prime examples of those who find the Old Testament to be problematic to modern sensibilities. Iain Provan counters that such easy and popular readings misunderstand the Old Testament. He opposes modern misconceptions of the Old Testament by addressing ten fundamental questions that the biblical text should--and according to Provan does--answer: questions such as ""Who is God?"" and ""Why do evil and suffering mark the world?"" By focusing on Genesis and drawing on other Old Testament and extra-biblical sources, Seriously Dangerous Religion constructs a more plausible reading. As it turns out, Provan argues, the Old Testament is far more dangerous than modern critics even suppose. Its dangers are the bold claims it makes upon its readers.

General

Imprint:	Baylor University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2014
Authors:	Iain Provan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	512
ISBN-13:	978-1-4813-0023-0
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-4813-0023-7
Barcode:	9781481300230

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