
Matt Lynch – Flood and Fury (on Old Testament Violence)
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Drawing Strength from Spiritual Practices
The story of Jericho in the book of Joshua emphasizes the spiritual nature of the battle, where worship and meditation on Torah are portrayed as essential tools. These spiritual practices are seen as crucial for people during the Exilic or post-Exilic period under the Persian Empire, to not focus on overthrowing the empire, but rather on recognizing their own strength and God's power within their community.
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