Violent verses of peace?: an exegetical and theological analysis of the imagery of the imprecatory verses in Psalms 59, 69, and 109

"The book systematically analyzes God's images in the imprecatory Psalms, offering a new approach to the debate on "sacred violence". It argues that these verses do not incite destruction or violence but seek to promote justice and peace"--

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Main Author: Ekom, Niku M. 1972- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Berlin Bruxelles Chennai Lausanne New York Oxford Peter Lang [2025]
In: Österreichische biblische Studien (Band 63)
Year: 2025
Series/Journal:Österreichische biblische Studien Band 63
RelBib Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Violence in the Bible
B Bible. Psalms Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Summary:"The book systematically analyzes God's images in the imprecatory Psalms, offering a new approach to the debate on "sacred violence". It argues that these verses do not incite destruction or violence but seek to promote justice and peace"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:xiii, 271 Seiten, Illustrationen
ISBN:9783631936191