ISBN:
9780567699657
,
056769965X
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Edition:
Also issued in print: T&T Clark, 2021
Year of publication:
2021
Series Statement:
The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
241
Keywords:
David
;
Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
;
Ethics in the Bible
;
Old Testaments
;
Old Testament / Hebrew Bible (Biblical Studies)
;
Ethics and Moral Philosophy (Philosophy)
;
Biblical Studies
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Introduction -- 1. Narrative Ethics: An Introduction -- 2. Lies and Loyalty: David, Michal and Jonathan -- 3. Adultery and Murder: David and Bathsheba -- 4. Nathan's Parable -- 5. The Rape of Tamar -- 6. Ethical Criticism -- 7. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
"How can the stories of the Hebrew Bible can 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."
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Also issued in print: T&T Clark, 2021.
DOI:
10.5040/9780567699657
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