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God's Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible
Esther J. Hamori
3.96 AVERAGE
56 reviews for:
God's Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible
Esther J. Hamori
3.96 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
This was super interesting (if not a little depressing if your stuck in your worldview)
informative
1.5 stars rounded up!
I thought this was going to be information on the "strange creatures" found in the Bible. She does give information on them, but with the presupposition that God Himself is a monster, a corrupt mob boss, a tyrant, bad, and even evil.
It was hard to stomach just how low she thought of God. Her sarcasm and jabs at God's judgment over an evil and rebellious people were out right annoying.
I failed to see that Bart Ehrman recommended this book!
She does go over some pretty interesting verses found in the Bible, but she presumes God is torturing people because He can, not because these same people were doing atrocious things. It's like calling God evil for sending a plague to destroy the Nazis. She never mentions God's patience or compassion, and her last chapter is dedicated to calling God Himself a monster.
If He is so malicious and revels in torture porn, like she says, I wouldn't be writing a book about it - He might get mad at you, and no one wants that.
As a depraved Christian who is saved by grace, this book offended me. Ms. Hamori doesn't understand how tender, compassionate, and long suffering God is. Yes, He will, with justice, pour out His wrath on many, but He also was willing to drink that wrath to spend eternity with us.
I'll end with this: I dont mind people having different opinions than me, but the low blows and side remarks were not funny to me. I have a very open mind and love listening to opposing views, but ad hominem comments towards God fell flat for me. This book would have been amazing without them, and because there were so many, I had to give it a low score.
I felt misled by the cover and the title.
I thought this was going to be information on the "strange creatures" found in the Bible. She does give information on them, but with the presupposition that God Himself is a monster, a corrupt mob boss, a tyrant, bad, and even evil.
It was hard to stomach just how low she thought of God. Her sarcasm and jabs at God's judgment over an evil and rebellious people were out right annoying.
I failed to see that Bart Ehrman recommended this book!
She does go over some pretty interesting verses found in the Bible, but she presumes God is torturing people because He can, not because these same people were doing atrocious things. It's like calling God evil for sending a plague to destroy the Nazis. She never mentions God's patience or compassion, and her last chapter is dedicated to calling God Himself a monster.
If He is so malicious and revels in torture porn, like she says, I wouldn't be writing a book about it - He might get mad at you, and no one wants that.
As a depraved Christian who is saved by grace, this book offended me. Ms. Hamori doesn't understand how tender, compassionate, and long suffering God is. Yes, He will, with justice, pour out His wrath on many, but He also was willing to drink that wrath to spend eternity with us.
I'll end with this: I dont mind people having different opinions than me, but the low blows and side remarks were not funny to me. I have a very open mind and love listening to opposing views, but ad hominem comments towards God fell flat for me. This book would have been amazing without them, and because there were so many, I had to give it a low score.
I felt misled by the cover and the title.
challenging
dark
medium-paced
funny
informative
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
God’s Monsters was an incredibly thought provoking read. Dr. Hamori is an excellent biblical scholar and a gifted writer. There were several humorous moments in the book to temper the more serious side of her subject matter, which I think she balanced well. That being said, I found myself pretty uncomfortable with most of the conclusions she came to throughout the book. If you’re looking for a read that offers a fresh (albeit jarring) perspective, this would be a good one! But I don’t think I can say it was as helpful as it was simply thought provoking. I wouldn’t read this as a serious starting place for taking a deeper look troubling biblical texts.
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
I picked this up on a blind pickup with complete intrigue in the title itself.
I did not realize the author's point of view, religious background, or class.
This book brought me out of my comfort zone (which is good). I found this book to be thought provoking and reflective.
I am a devout question and was pretty surprised the whole promise of this book is based on the question, Is God a Monster?
Like I said this book brought me out of my comfort zone and I found the argument to be well researched and noted. While I don't agree with all theological points I loved the 'Monster' talk and how they are portrayed in the Bible.
Very mysterious indeed.
I did not realize the author's point of view, religious background, or class.
This book brought me out of my comfort zone (which is good). I found this book to be thought provoking and reflective.
I am a devout question and was pretty surprised the whole promise of this book is based on the question, Is God a Monster?
Like I said this book brought me out of my comfort zone and I found the argument to be well researched and noted. While I don't agree with all theological points I loved the 'Monster' talk and how they are portrayed in the Bible.
Very mysterious indeed.
challenging
informative
medium-paced
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced