Undeceptions with John Dickson 110. Violent Faith
Oct 29, 2023
This podcast explores the violence in the Bible, especially the Old Testament, and how it relates to the peaceful Jesus. It delves into controversial commands, discusses violence in Genesis and the flood and conquest as acts of de-creation and re-creation. It also explores the treatment of captive women in war, the misinterpretation of the book of Joshua, and foreshadowing of Jesus in the Old Testament. Emphasizing the importance of understanding Scripture through Jesus, it invites listener questions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Controversial Command of Conquest and Enslavement
03:21 • 2min
The Challenge of Violence in the Bible
05:24 • 3min
Violence and Creation in Genesis
08:40 • 31min
De-Creation and Re-Creation
39:58 • 7min
War and Treatment of Captive Women
47:23 • 13min
Misinterpretation of the Book of Joshua and the Relationship Between the Old and New Testament
01:00:48 • 4min
Foreshadowing Jesus and the Concept of Violence
01:04:31 • 10min
The Importance of Jesus as the Lens for Understanding Scripture
01:14:26 • 4min