

On Non-Violence, Part IV: Tim Mackie / Revelation & The Old Testament
Aug 29, 2017
Tim Mackie, expert in the Old Testament and author of Revelation, discusses violence in the Bible and the surprising ending of the Bible as reframed by Jesus' teachings. They explore the concept of the book of Revelation, subverting violent imagery in light of Jesus' resurrection, and delve into the challenges of understanding the Old Testament's narratives of violence and how it relates to God's character.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction to Tim Mackie and the Bible Project
01:36 • 3min
Violence in the Bible and Understanding the Genre of Revelation
04:36 • 6min
The Surprising Ending of the Bible
11:04 • 21min
The Power of the Sword and Subverting Violent Imagery
32:06 • 4min
Violence in the Old Testament
35:45 • 11min
Understanding Violent Stories in the Bible
47:12 • 13min