Resources for additional study: The Old Testament Book: The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters by Philip Yancey Book: Is God a Vindictive Bully by Paul Copan Book: The Mission of God by Christopher Write Book: Show Them No Mercy: Four Views on God and Canaanite Genocide with contributions by C.S. Cowles, Eugene H Merrill, Daniel L. Guard, and Tremper Longman III.