Articles by Markus Zehnder

• The Good Book Blog

  Violence against the Canaanites in Deuteronomy and Joshua Reconsidered

  Markus Zehnder — September 18, 2019

  It is often taken for granted that the book of Joshua and some passages in the Pentateuch, especially parts of Deuteronomy 7, condone or command a...

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  Creation and Migration: Part 1

  Markus Zehnder — August 19, 2019

  The opening chapters of the book of Genesis are of great importance when it comes to determining fundamental ethical guidelines, as rooted in the...

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  Some Preliminary Thoughts on the Foundation(s) of Faith

  Markus Zehnder — March 13, 2019

  For most people, “faith” comes in where knowledge is not sufficient. Faith and knowledge, in this understanding of the terms, are opposites. “I do...

• Think Biblically

  The Bible and Immigration

  with Markus Zehnder

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Markus Zehnder — June 14, 2018

  Immigration remains one of the most divisive and debated social and political issues of our day. Understanding the Bible's teaching on immigration...

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  Love and Compassion, Respect and Dialogue: A European Perspective

  Markus Zehnder — October 25, 2017

  I present these thoughts from the perspective of someone who grew up in and is familiar with the academic and spiritual situation on the European continent. My observation is that many of the trends that have eroded a robust Christian influence on European culture are very much active in the Evangelical world of the US in the current situation as well ...