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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” quote by Walter Brueggemann
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““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””

Walter Brueggemann

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the impact of collective cruelty.

Themes

justice exile humiliation

Mood

somber reflective serious

Type

historical ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • war
  • tribal conflict
  • political exile
  • public shaming

Key Concepts

biblical narrative social dynamics power oppression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do societies punish dissenters so harshly?
  • What can we learn about compassion from this story?
A Different Perspective

The passage may reflect cultural bias of the era.

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