|
Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible: Moral Dilemmas in the Story of King David
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible: Moral Dilemmas in the Story of King David
|
| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Eryl W. Davies
|
| Series | The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
|---|
| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:208 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
|
| Category/Genre | Ethics and moral philosophy
Biblical studies |
|---|
| ISBN/Barcode |
9780567699633
|
| Classifications | Dewey:222.406 |
|---|
| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
|---|
|
Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
|
| Imprint |
T.& T.Clark Ltd
|
| Publication Date |
9 September 2021 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
|
Description
How can the stories of the Hebrew Bible be read for their ethical value? Eryl W. Davies uses the narratives of King David in order to explore this, basing his argument on Martha Nussbaum's notion that a sensitive and informed commentary can unpack the complexity of fictional accounts. Davies discusses David and Michal in 1 Sam. 19:11-17; David and Jonathan in 1 Sam. 20; David and Bathsheba in 2 Sam. 11; Nathan's parable in 2 Sam. 12; and the rape of Tamar in 2 Sam. 13. By examining these narratives, Davies shows that a fruitful and constructive dialogue is possible between biblical ethics and modern philosophy. He also emphasizes the ethical accountability of biblical scholars and their responsibility to evaluate the moral teaching that the biblical narratives have to offer.
Author Biography
Eryl W. Davies is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible at Bangor University, UK.
|
