Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1506420737 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 292 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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That s what Gregory A. Joseph, Missouri, author of Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God"Many people are leaving religion entirely because they keep hearing God's name used to justify mass killing, torture, and other forms of violence. But Gregory A. Boyd understands that the crucified Christ reveals a God who is eternally nonviolent. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration"If you object to biblical stories that depict God as violent and tribal, ordering ethnic cleansing against men, women, and children, there are two things you should know: (1) you're not alone, and (2) this book is for you. With a pastor's heart and theologian's mind, Boyd points us to the cross, where God's character is revealed, not in conquest but in humility. Boyd tackles the Bible's biggest dilemma.The Old Testament God of wrath and violence versus the New Testament God of love and peace it's a difference that
He is the cofounder and senior pastor of Woodland Hills Church in Maplewood, Minnesota, the founder and President of ReKnew Ministries, and the author and coauthor of twenty-one books, including The Myth of a Christian Nation.. Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist
This book is a must-read for all who have an interest in the topic of God and violence, as well as the hostile spiritual powers that operate in this present evil age."--Frank Viola, author of From Eternity to Here and Jesus Now"If you love the Bible but are torn by its violence, use this book as your therapy. Turn its pages and allow Boyd to unwind the majesty of the way God works. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. Within these pages, Boyd uses vivid imagery and approachable storytelling to systematically unwrap <