Reconciling Old Testament Divine Violence and a Peaceful Christ with Terryl Givens

Terryl Givens joins Jen and Patrick as they explore how faith traditions, especially within Christianity and Latter-day Saint teachings, approach the difficult questions surrounding violence in the Old Testament. Terryl shares insights on understanding scripture, God's nature, and the path to peace amidst challenging texts.

Main Topics:

• How do we define peace and its relation to faith, hope, and love?
• The challenge of violence in the Old Testament: historical context and theological reinterpretation
• The Christian and Jewish responses to Old Testament violence, including allegorical and spiritual readings
• The influence of Marcionism and early heresies on Christian views of the Old Testament
• Modern approaches in LDS thought: biblical scholarship, spiritual discernment, and prophetic guidance
• Jesus' editing and reinterpretation of Old Testament scriptures, exemplified in Luke 4
• The personal and relational impact of understanding God's nature through scripture
• Practical pathways for faithful engagement with difficult texts without losing faith

For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org