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Willingness to Die and the Gift of Life: Suicide and Martyrdom in the Hebrew Bible

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Was Samson a suicide terrorist? Was Esther right to gamble with her life? Does Scripture “valorize” the willingness to die? Addressing the shame and honor culture of ancient Israel, Cho wrestles with provocative questions about religious extremism, violent terrorism, and suicidal ideation—all of which carry significant implications for the biblically grounded life of faith today.

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Publisher

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Year of Publishing

2022

Number of pages

300

ISBN

'9780802875419

Format

Delivery

7-10 days

Weight (ounces)

16 ounces

Size (Inches)

9.00 X 6.00 (inches)

In stock (can be backordered)

Category: Product ID: 26692

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Was Samson a suicide terrorist? Was Esther right to gamble with her life? Does Scripture “valorize” the willingness to die? Addressing the shame and honor culture of ancient Israel, Cho wrestles with provocative questions about religious extremism, violent terrorism, and suicidal ideation—all of which carry significant implications for the biblically grounded life of faith today. 320 pages, softcover from Eerdmans.

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