What Rough Beast?: Images of God in the

David Penchansky'sWhat Rough Beast?is a study of six Old Testament stories. While many biblical theologies empasize reassuring images of God, Penchansky confronts those biblical passages where God is portrayed as irrational, malevolent, and even abusive, wrestling with the impact of these images on Christian faith. In dealing with these difficult passages, Penchansky contributes to a more authentic understanding of God.

Introduction

1

(4)

YHWH the Monster: The Insecure God (Genesis 3)

5

(16)

Uzzah, YHWH's Friend: The Irrational God (2 Samuel 6)

21

(14)

The Fatal Census: The Vindictive God (2 Samuel 24)

35

(18)

Nadab and Abihu, Martyrs: The Dangerous God (Leviticus 10)

53

(14)

The Bloody Bridegroom: The Malevolent God (Exodus 4:24--26)

67

(14)

The Mad Prophet and the Abusive God (2 Kings 2:23--25)

81

(10)

Conclusion

91

(4)

Notes

95

(20)

Bibliography

115

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What Rough Beast?: Images of God in the Hebrew Bible

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