Genocide, Joshua, and the Old Testament with Dr. David Schreiner

Genocide, Joshua, and the Old Testament with David Schreiner

What are we to make of genocide in the Old Testament? Today Dr. David Screiner talks through this challenging subject. He focuses on one Hebrew word that is often translated as “totally destroy” (Josh. 10:28). I found this discussion to be incredibly helpful and I think you will too. Here are the links:

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[amymachen]

Crazy, I never would have guessed that Dr Schreiner was a heavy metal guy!!!

[fiddlerontheroof]

Thanks! One question: are the Temple sacred or dedicated things under the law of Herem? In a sense that they cannot be taken (stolen) from the Temple to be sold or for personal use?

[nickyamber]

So then...can the same idea be applied to Gen 6, regarding all living beings being destroyed? Giants were found to be in the land still....