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Violent Verses of Peace? : An Exegetical and Theological Analysis of the Imagery of the Imprecatory Verses in Psalms 59, 69, and 109

  • Hardback
  • 272 pages
  • Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 2.1 cm

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For serious Bible students and researchers

Unpacks the complex imagery of imprecatory psalms

You will find new justice in difficult verses

Discover how the imprecatory psalms can be read as a theological pursuit of divine justice and lasting peace.

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The title of this work may seem provocative, as the Psalms containing imprecations have traditionally been labeled "violent." To propose a shift from "violent" to "peaceful" as their defining characteristic is a significant challenge, one that this study seeks to address. Existing scholarship on the Psalms has predominantly examined the portrayal of the psalmist and his enemies, while the depiction of God in these texts has received little attention. Notably, no comprehensive study has yet explored the divine imagery within the imprecatory verses of the Psalter. Thus, the novelty of this study is that it systematically analyzes the images of God in these Psalms, offering a fresh perspective on the long-standing debate surrounding "sacred violence" in the Psalms.

  • Title

    Violent Verses of Peace? : An Exegetical and Theological Analysis of the Imagery of the Imprecatory Verses in Psalms 59, 69, and 109

  • Author

    Niku Ekom

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W

  • Published

    January 2026

  • Weight

    554g

  • Page Count

    272

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9783631936191

  • ISBN-10

    3631936192

  • Eden Code

    7406255