The book "Whose Afraid of The Old Testament God" by Alden Thomson, suggests some ideas pretty similar to what you wrote. I found the book "Fire of Yahweh", by Richard Davidson, was also very helpful in understanding the historical context of the Old Testament, even though it's primary looking at sexuality. You're statement about how we view God in the OT because we live 'comfortable, middle-class, peaceful, climate-controlled lives', compared to those who can't live that sort of life, is quite insightful, I think!
Thanks, James! I've read parts of Thompson's book, as well as much of his book "Inspiration," and have noticed those ideas as well - which, I think have some merit, even though I'm not quite ready to fully embrace them. Davidson was also sort of a mentor to me in seminary and I love his work as well.
The book "Whose Afraid of The Old Testament God" by Alden Thomson, suggests some ideas pretty similar to what you wrote. I found the book "Fire of Yahweh", by Richard Davidson, was also very helpful in understanding the historical context of the Old Testament, even though it's primary looking at sexuality. You're statement about how we view God in the OT because we live 'comfortable, middle-class, peaceful, climate-controlled lives', compared to those who can't live that sort of life, is quite insightful, I think!
Thanks, James! I've read parts of Thompson's book, as well as much of his book "Inspiration," and have noticed those ideas as well - which, I think have some merit, even though I'm not quite ready to fully embrace them. Davidson was also sort of a mentor to me in seminary and I love his work as well.