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WOF 275: Understanding Violence in the Old Testament
WOF 275: Understanding Violence in the Old Testament
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Parts of the Old Testament depict God commanding the Israelites to massacre entire populations—every man, woman, child, and animal. How should Christians make sense of these passages? They seem to present God as angry, vindictive, and genocidal, contradicting the New Testament presentation of God as loving and merciful. That’s what Bishop Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss in today’s episode. A listener asks, what are your thoughts on Carl Jung? What do you agree with and disagree with? LINKS Word on Fire Vatican II Collection The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
Released:
Mar 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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