War in the Hebrew Bible: A Study in the Ethics of Violence
"A very helpful study, ethically sensitive and methodologically sophisticated. I will certainly use this volume as a teaching text for years to come."--Harold C. Washington,Saint Paul School of Theology"Represents a unique contribution to the issue of war in the Hebrew Bible. I find Dr. Niditch's work thought-provoking. It provides new ways of thinking about biblical ideologies of war and should initiate useful debate on the issues."--Theodore Hiebert,Harvard Divinity School"A sophisticated and enlightening study on the various war ideologies of ancient Israel."--Old Testament Abstracts"Essential reading not only for students and scholars of the Bible, but for anyone interested in issues of war and peace today."--Theological Studies"An enriching, challenging, and provocative book for scholars of the Bible as well as readers from religious and secular backgrounds."--Digest of Middle East Studies