Publication Day

My book Divine Violence and the Character of God is being published today. The aim of my book is to study violence in the Old Testament, both human and divine. Below are some of the emphases of the book.

The Kind of God God Is

1. There is violence in the Old Testament, both human and divine.

2. Human violence begets divine violence.

3. In the midst of violence and judgement, God remains a merciful and gracious God, a God who is slow to anger, and a God who abounds in steadfast love and faithfulness.

4. God does not want anyone to die. God said, “‘I don’t want wicked people to die,’ declares the Almighty LORD. ‘I want them to turn from their evil ways and live.’”

5. The God of the Old Testament is a God who forgives iniquities, transgressions, and sins.

Endorsements

Several people have read and endorsed the book.

Dr. William D. Shiell, President of Northern Baptist Seminary said that Divine Violence and the Character of God is “an extraordinary book.”

Dr. Scot McKnight, Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary wrote the Foreword of the book. McKnight said that Divine Violence and the Character of God is “a fantastic book.”

Dr. Charles Moore, former President of Northern Baptist Seminary and a retired pastor said that Divine Violence and the Character of God is “a profoundly helpful book.”

DR. Jerry Shepherd, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at Taylor Seminary said of Divine Violence and the Character of God, “I am extremely grateful for this book.”

Good News

The publishers have graciously extended the 40% discount to all readers of my blog until February 28, 2022.

The price of the book is $47.00. With the 40% discount you will pay only $28.20.

If you want to order the book at 40% discount, send an email to drmariottini@gmail.com and put Divine Violence in the subject line.

I will send you the promo code you must include to receive the 40% discount.

This discount is made available by the publishers to readers of my blog. The 40% discount offer ends on February 28, 2022.

Claude Mariottini
Emeritus Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

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