These are some of the issues raised by lee strobel in a recent interview with paul copan about copans recent book is god a moral monster. Now, it is selfevident that if he knows all things beforehand, he either approves of. When a person rejects the god of the bible, he often chooses to label him as immoral. In the past i perused the discussion boards on the internet and at times found it difficult to defend what god did in the old testament against the accusations of some of todays modern critics. Paul copans book consists of a response to the new atheists aggressive claims summarized by richard dawkinss description of the old testament god as a moral monster. Creation out of nothing, how do you know youre not wrong, is god a moral monster. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god ebook. Nonbelievers have been known to accuse god of being hypocritical, selfish, arrogant, judgmental, hateful, and even homicidala moral monster. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. It takes only seconds to ask certain questions but quite some time to give a reasonable answer. In this timely and readable book, entitled is god a moral monsterapologist paul copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including. Making sense of the old testament god by copan at over 30 bookstores.
How do we explain gods command to israel to exterminate the canaanites. Oxonian richard dawkins thinks that yahweh is truly a moral monster. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old t. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god copan, paul on. The new atheists and old testament ethics paul copan philosophy and ethics palm beach atlantic university palm beach, florida the new atheists and the old testament. What makes my jaw drop is that people today should base their lives on such an appalling role model as yahwehand even worse, that they should bossily try to force the same evil monster. Editions for is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god.
Is an assessment of the covenant, and whether picking one people is horrid and discriminatory or a good way to benefit the whole of humanity, i. Were posting the full interview, which was featured in lees investigating faith email newsletter here at bible gateway, below. But to will that they should be is to decree them jonathan edwardsrelated. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament. Much has been written in recent years on the moral problems with the depiction of god in the old testament. This acclaimed book by paul copan is available at in several formats for your ereader. I under stand the need for the topics discussed in the book, but he uses entirely too much space on topis that dont require long, drawn out. A brief overview todays new atheists are not at all impressed with the moral credentials of the old testament ot god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading did god really command genocide coming to terms with the justice of god. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Is god an a moral monster who encourages slavery and abuse.
Making sense of the old testament god 1st edition by copan, paul isbn. I read this as an ebook, picking it up off and on casually in spurts over several months. Copan takes the time to explain many of the old testaments seemingly inexplicable and tedious laws. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. In other words, any old testament evidence of this gods moral culpability must be explained away in light of the more loving and inclusive new testament passages.
Is an assessment of whether god craves attention, or whether being religious and worshipping god is a way of improving the self. Digital notes and study tools builtin study tools include highlights, study guides, annotations, definitions, flashcards, and. Now, it is selfevident that if he knows all things beforehand, he either approves of them or does not approve of them. On closer inspection, the hero status accorded to abraham, moses and david in the old testament and echoed in the new testament is rooted not in their moral perfection but in their uncompromising dedication to the cause of yahweh and their rugged trust in the promises of god rather than lapsing into the idolatry of many of their contemporaries. They clasp to some particular passages from old testament to prove their argument is. Part 2 of copans book asks whether god is a gracious master or moral monster. Editions of is god a moral monster making sense of the.
Making sense of the old testament god by paul copan available from rakuten kobo. And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of god portrayed in the two. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading is god a moral monster making sense of. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god paperback jan 1 2011. Paul copan takes on neoatheists claims of a petty, malicious old testament god. Atheists questions about god instructing joshua to slaughter all canaanites, skeptics investigates and probes on slavery in the bible, feminists argue that bible demoralizes the women as well their values. In the end, copans book only appeals to christians who are worried the about possibility that their god might be a moral monster. In other words, any old testament evidence of this god s moral culpability must be explained away in light of the more loving and inclusive new testament passages. Did god really command genocide coming to terms with the.
It brings together important material that is otherwise scattered and demonstrates how this material responds to a line of moral criticism that has, by and large, been neglected by christian philosophers until now. The god of the bible is a good god who demonstrates his love for people by giving his son for the salvation of those who believe john 3. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god ebook written by paul copan. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god author of the book. For a nonjewish person, the god of the old testament might come across is very cruel.
From the back cover is the god of the old testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor. Whether you are currently wrestling with these questions, know people who are, or just want to be prepared for when they come up, dr. Are the charges made by the new atheists a distorted representation of old testament ethics or is god a moral monster, as the new atheists says he is. Download and read free online is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god by paul copan. All that own the being of a god, own that he knows all things beforehand. This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church is god a moral monster.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god. Awhile back i read paul copans book is god a moral monster. However, opans analysis and explanation of gods actions is stellar. But frank turek demonstrates that the atheists, godhaters, and those who live like their is no god that they are accountable to are the ones who have become moral monsters because they have. This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god kindle edition by copan, paul. Is god a moral monster a recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old. Making sense of the old testament god grand rapids. Is god a moral monster making sense of the old testament god by paul copan english mp3 293 mb. A recent string of popularlevel books written by the new atheists have leveled the accusation that the god of the old testament is nothing but a bully, a murderer, and a cosmic child abuser.