Warfare

Violence, conquest, and sacred conflict in scripture and history.

Was The Victory in Joshua 12 a Demographic Catastrophe?

Thirty-one conquests imply large-scale population destruction.

Should Obedience to God Override Moral Concerns About Violence?

Samuel executes Agag as act of divine obedience.

How Could Limhi’s People Leave No Followable Trail?

Large fleeing population should have left an obvious trail.