Understanding violence in the Old Testament: part 1

Update: 2025-11-16

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Joanna and Graham together lead us through a 2 part series looking at how we can understand and interpret violence in the Old Testament. This week they are considering 'violence described' and 'violence implored', the context of the time and the message for us today in these difficult passages. Looking at 1 Samuel 17, Judges 19 and Psalm 137.

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Understanding violence in the Old Testament: part 1

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Understanding violence in the Old Testament: part 1