The Unholy in Holy Scripture: The Dark Side of the Bible

The Bible is the most widely read and translated book in the world and its influence is immeasurable. Nonetheless according to Gerd Ludemann its use by Christians is highly selective. Ludemann asks what about those parts of the Bible that contain Gods command to exterminate entire peoples or those texts which demonize other faiths? He focuses first on the practice of Holy War and then on the anti-Judaism of New Testament writings. He also tackles the question of how given this destructive side of Scripture we can continue to be Christians. In response he points to the person of Jesus and his example.