Violent Deaths in the Bible

“Jonah Haddad is both a careful student of Scripture and a fine writer. In this original and insightful book, he takes some of the grizzliest passages of Scripture and explains their meaning and application. I know of no other study like it, and it will repay a careful and meditative reading.”


—Douglas Groothuis, distinguished university research professor of apologetics and Christian worldview, Cornerstone University





“Jonah Haddad brings a fresh perspective on a theme throughout the Bible that many times is ignored by Bible teachers: extreme violence in our broken world. God put the stories of extreme violence in the Bible for us, and Haddad’s perspectives on these stories helps us understand the gospel, especially the cross of Jesus Christ, in a way that gives us hope in this broken world. Read it reflectively and allow the Holy Spirit to bring a deeper understanding of the story of the Bible—a God who redeems!”


—Barry Vegter, district superintendent, Rocky Mountain District, Evangelical Free Church of America





“Dealing with puzzling and provocative stories in the Bible is not an easy task—especially stories of violent, sometimes appalling incidents. Jonah Haddad tackles this task with an intriguing twist. He has a knack for both turning a phrase and giving a thoughtful insight into stories which cause many of the rest of us to just turn the page.”


—Rick Langer, professor of theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University