How should we then live? A missiological reading of Genesis 34: A redemptive historical approach

The narrative of Dinah’s rape in Genesis 34 has attracted the attention Jews and Christians throughout ages been source many scholarly papers all around world. What have readers different communities faith over heard this shameful story? This article wanted to convey what researcher heard. An attempt made read a missiological way redemptive historical context 12–36. wants demonstrate that communicative intention author was teach his how they, as descendants Abraham, should live promised land order accomplish task God had charged them with: To be blessing nations (Gn 12:3). Hence, 34, reminded their ancestors failed divine mandate they not followed: brothers murdered rapist sister turned it into curse nation Hivites. Their negative behaviour open eyes for positively from people ages. reading formed basis understanding significance Christian community faith. discussed three angles: importance worship missions; integrity missionary praxis; in-between time which missions take place.Contribution: research answer question why included composition episode patriarchal history narrating Leah’s daughter, Dinah, consequent criminal honour killings by her brothers. purpose investigation is show present whom Bible authoritative Word God.