Does the Bible Justify Violence?

In this clarifying piece, renowned biblical scholar John Collins delves into the lethal side of the biblical text, asking whether the Bible endorses or even foments violence and how its many violent texts may best be understood in today's volatile religious and political context.

Author Bio:John J. Collins is Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School. He is past president of the Society of Biblical Literature, and this work is based on his Presidential Address. THE BOOK OF ACTS: FORM, STYLE, AND THEOLOGY