Scripture and the Field of Hate Studies: Traversing Biblical Landscapes
The need for an interdisciplinary approach in the emerging field of hate studies has recently been highlighted by Kenneth Stern. His working definition describes both a “diagnostic” and a “preventive/restorative” task for hate studies. What themes might emerge from the Bible when it is read in light...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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Biblical theology bulletin
Year: 2011, Volume: 41, Issue: 2, Pages: 59-67 |
| Further subjects: | B
Human Dignity
B Friendship B Enemies B peace in the Bible B Reconciliation B hate studies |
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| Summary: | The need for an interdisciplinary approach in the emerging field of hate studies has recently been highlighted by Kenneth Stern. His working definition describes both a “diagnostic” and a “preventive/restorative” task for hate studies. What themes might emerge from the Bible when it is read in light of hate studies? The Psalms give a realistic account of what it means to have an enemy. The stories of Dinah and the Sons of Shechem in Genesis 34 and of Cain’s Murder of Abel in Genesis 4 indicate that every human being stands in need of repentance and healing. David and Elisha each show that it is possible for enmity to give way to friendship and peace. The New Testament has many resources for diagnosing and transforming hate. A concluding section focuses on what Scripture has to say about (1) respect for human dignity, (2) friendship across sociological fault-lines, and (3) the connection between worship and justice. |
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| ISSN: | 1945-7596 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblical theology bulletin
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0146107909403650 |