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The Dark Passages of the Old Testament

Dr. John Bergsma answers the hardest questions on Old Testament violence and harsh laws — Bible study on CD.
The Dark Passages of the Old Testament: Dr. John Bergsma on violence and harsh laws — Bible study on MP3.
Dr. John Bergsma answers the hardest questions on Old Testament violence and harsh laws — Bible study on CD.
The Dark Passages of the Old Testament: Dr. John Bergsma on violence and harsh laws — Bible study on MP3.
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The Dark Passages of the Old Testament


• Why is there so much killing in the Old Testament?
• Do Moses' laws permit some acts that are unjust?
• Is the God of the Old Test. the God of the New Test.?

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  • 57 min. (1 CD / MP3)

    Why is there so much killing in the Old Testament? Why does Moses pronounce such harsh laws? How can a good God send a flood on the earth and command the Israelites to wipe out the inhabitants of Canaan?

    These are some of the hardest questions people ask about the Bible, but they aren’t new. The ancient rabbis and Church Fathers wrestled with them millennia ago. In this powerful talk, Dr. Bergsma marshals all the resources of Christian theology and contemporary scholarship to address:

    • Why do some biblical heroes seem to “get away with” some atrocious actions?
    • Why are certain biblical stories so unedifying?
    • Why do some laws of Moses permit unjust actions, and have harsh penalties?
    • Why did God command Israel to put the Canaanites to death?

    Dr. Bergsma is convinced that only by grappling with the hard questions face-to-face do we come to a deeper understanding of the nature of God and of the reality he created.

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Further Study Details & FAQ

A closer look at the biblical texts and sources behind this study, for those who want more detail before purchasing.

Key passages & sources examined: Key passages & sources examined: the hardest questions about the Old Testament — the violence and 'holy war' against the Canaanites, the Flood, the harsh penalties of the Mosaic Law, and the flawed actions of biblical heroes — engaged with the resources of the ancient rabbis, the Church Fathers, and contemporary scholarship, toward a deeper understanding of God's nature.

Who gives this talk?

Dr. John Bergsma, professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Does it dodge the hard questions?

No — it takes them head-on: the killing in the Old Testament, harsh laws, and the command against the Canaanites, drawing on both ancient and modern interpreters.

Is it the same God in the Old and New Testaments?

That question is at the heart of the talk, which argues that facing these passages honestly deepens rather than undermines faith. About 57 minutes.

What formats are available?

CD and MP3. A printable outline and audio excerpt are linked above.