Public Lecture: Violence in the Old Testament

Join us for a talk by lecturer and bible scholar Nathan Lovell, followed by an open Q&A.

STart date
April 17, 2026 7:30 PM
END DATE
April 17, 2026 8:45 PM
ADDRESS
10 Greenwood St, Wishart
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Genocide? Violence? Commanded by God?

As we read through the Old Testament, we quickly come across intense violence and even genocide which has been commanded by God. How can we reconcile this with a loving God and what does it mean for us today? You're invited to our Annual Public Lecture.

Join us for a talk by lecturer and bible scholar Nathan Lovell, followed by an open Q&A where no question is off-limits. Come wrestle honestly with the big questions of life, faith, and meaning — and stay afterwards for light refreshments.

Dr Nathan Lovell teaches the Old Testament and works as the Director of Research at George Whitefield College in South Africa. He holds a PhD in the Old Testament and has written books on 1-2 Chronicles and 1-2 Kings. Nathan is married to Diane who works as a Bible Translation Consultant for SIL Southern Africa. They have two kids, Shiri and Isaac.