Why Does the God of the Old Testament Seem so Violent and Hateful?

Richard Belcher's book "The God of the Bible is Not Angry and Hateful" addresses the charges of atheists that God is angry and hateful, showing that His justice is compatible with His love and goodness. He tackles specific texts in the Bible that seem to promote genocide and oppression and shows how the God of the Old Testament is the same loving, generous, gracious God that we meet in the person of Jesus Christ.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Atheists frequently accuse the God of the Bible of being wrathful and hateful. They assert that God supports genocide, that He is a cruel and tyrannical megalomaniac, but this does not align with what Christians believe about Him being a God of love. How can a God who provides and saves also wipe out entire nations?

Richard Belcher's contribution to the Big Ten series addresses these frequently asked questions. He begins by establishing how God created humanity in His own image, but we chose to reject Him. Our sense that things are unfair indicates the perfect justice of God. Belcher demonstrates that God's justice, including expressions of anger against wrongdoing, is compatible with His love and goodness.

Belcher then addresses specific Bible texts that appear to promote genocide and oppression, demonstrating how the God of the Old Testament is the same loving, generous, gracious God that we encounter in the person of Jesus Christ.

This book is an excellent read for anyone who struggles to answer questions about the character of God and for those seeking to strengthen their faith in the God of the Bible.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781527110168