Aryeh Leib Broder: The Arrow of Justice and Other Bible Stories
The Arrow of Justice and Other Bible Stories
Buch
- Gotham Books, 07/2023
- Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert, Paperback
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-13: 9798887753553
- Bestellnummer: 11576393
- Umfang: 300 Seiten
- Gewicht: 755 g
- Maße: 280 x 216 mm
- Stärke: 16 mm
- Erscheinungstermin: 1.7.2023
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Klappentext
The stories in `The Arrow of Justice' portray all facets of human behaviour - their strengths and their weaknesses. The noble integrity of Joshua in honouring his treaty with the Gibeonites; the anguish and frustration of the childless woman, Hannah; the immense courage of Jonathan when facing the better-equipped Philistines; the incredible bravery of David's general, Joab in the conquest of Jerusalem; the sheer malice of Doeg in annihilating an entire community; the diplomatic skills of Chushai in thwarting the efforts of Absolom to overthrow his father David; the treachery of Gechazi to his master Elisha and the tragic naivety of the last king of Israel, Zedekiah.They also demonstrate that the Bible is not just a history of the ancient people of Israel. It is a guide to the relationship between man and his Creator Who is concerned with universal justice and morality. Accordingly, in `The Arrow of Justice', the author briefly addresses the question `Why does God allow cruelty in His world?