Stories of rape, murder and violence. Makes you wonder, what are they for?
Uzziah killed for trying to save the ark. (2 Samuel 6:6-8) Nadab and Abihu burned alive for offering strange fire. (Leviticus 10:1-2) Elisha calls bears to maim 42 children. (2 Kings 2:23-25) God incites David to take a census and 70,000 die. (2 Samuel 24:1-17)
Don't forget Noah's drunkenness, (Genesis 9:20-25) or the incest of Lot's daughters. (Genesis 19:30-36) The rape of Dinah, (Genesis 34:1-31) or the sacrifice of Jephtha's only child. (Judges 11:34-40)
What is the purpose of such stories? What function do they serve? Do you feel encouraged or edified? or just compelled to ask, why? Teksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa. |
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