Images of God in the Hebrew Bible

by David Penchansky

• Biblical Studies & Commentaries

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Published: 1999

Publisher's Description

David Penchansky’s What 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.