Reading the Bible, Transforming Conflict

Reading the Bible, Transforming Conflict Theology in Dialogue Carol J. Dempsey and Elayne J. ShapiroOrbis, 2011ISBN 9781570759147 Softcover, 224 pp. An interaction between biblical studies and communication studies that demonstrates how understanding situations of conflict in the Bible can help develop skills in dealing with conflict today.Each of eleven chapters presents a biblical story (from Adam and Eve through the letters of Paul) that examines some aspect of conflict intrapersonal, interpersonal, or between humans and God. Each chapter takes up a particular theme the nature of conflict, the role of identity, the need for forgiveness, the use of power, the potential of mediation, the skills of negotiation, the possibility of reconciliation with the goal of helping students learn how to be in right relationship with one another and with God.Each chapter includes discussion questions, suggested readings, and sidebars to form an attractive text for undergraduates and general readers.