Holy War in Ancient Israel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781579103460)

Since the beginning, holy war has been viewed as a 'sacred institution' and a 'cultic act of religious community' by the people of Israel. Appearing here in English for the first time, Gerhard von Rad has provided a definitive study of the theory of holy war and its development throughout biblical history. Von Rad gives a definitive and articulate exposition of a typically disturbing theme within the Old Testament, arguing that holy war is not only Yahweh acting alone, but inspired Israelites, who because they envisioned God fighting on their behalf, felt obligated and inspired to fight even more fervently.

Author: Gerhard Von Rad
ISBN-10: 1579103464
ISBN-13: 9781579103460
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2000
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.66h x 5.93w x 0.42d