August 11, 2025Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Catholica Latina

A History of Violence? The Bible on Violence, Suffering, and Hope

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JVJoseph VerheydenKU Leuven

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The essay analyzes violence in biblical texts, highlighting its implications in the Book of Revelation and suggesting detailed theological interpretations.

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Violence in the Bible encompasses various forms, illustrating its pervasive influence in theological discussions and interpretations.
Key analysis focuses on both personal and mass violence, with divine involvement spotlighted especially in the Book of Revelation.
The approach includes examining agents and victims of violence, along with ethical justifications and theological perspectives outlined throughout the narratives.
Understanding these dynamics reveals a complex relationship between violence and hope, offering insights into the Christian narrative of salvation.

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Joseph Verheyden (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a360e00a429f7973329559 https://doi.org/10.24193/theol.cath.latina.2025.lxx.1.01

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The essay analyzes violence in biblical texts, highlighting its implications in the Book of Revelation and suggesting detailed theological interpretations.

A History of Violence? The Bible on Violence, Suffering, and Hope

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