A very interesting post. You do your readers a service by showing how these biblical attacks could be used against political and religious enemies. When I started studying medieval history in grad school this kind of stuff threw me for a loop -- since I was a history student and not a "medieval studies" student. (At least I was a Roman Catholic!). I bet there are intelligent readers who will be glad you've opened a door for them.
A very interesting post. You do your readers a service by showing how these biblical attacks could be used against political and religious enemies. When I started studying medieval history in grad school this kind of stuff threw me for a loop -- since I was a history student and not a "medieval studies" student. (At least I was a Roman Catholic!). I bet there are intelligent readers who will be glad you've opened a door for them.