Citation

Sonnet JP, Wénin A. Revue Theologique de Louvain 2004; 35(3): 372-381.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004)

DOI

10.2143/rtl.35.3.2017451

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Using the texts of the Bible to defend or attack ideas or practices usually takes place at the price of a unilateral or simplistic reading. A more attentive reading shows that the text has a subtlety and wealth of meaning which forbid simple ideas; the text requires from the reader forceful and discriminating reflection which respects the text and the reality it evokes. On the basis of a narrative reading of the death of Samson (Judg 16,21-31), the authors of this article show how the story, far from justifying suicide attacks, in fact provides a profound reflection on violence and on what it implies both for man and for God.

Language: fr