Anger Quote by Walter Brueggemann
““rage. They got up, drove him out of town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might hurl him off the cliff. (vv. 28–29) It””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Book of Judges, chapter 11 (modern translation)
A narrative of exile and humiliation, illustrating the harsh treatment of a defeated individual.
In simple terms: A defeated person is cast out and threatened.
Recognize the impact of collective cruelty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- tribal conflict
- political exile
- public shaming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies punish dissenters so harshly?
- What can we learn about compassion from this story?
The passage may reflect cultural bias of the era.