ISBN:
9780567699664
,
0567699668
Language:
English
Pages:
xii, 194 Seiten
Year of publication:
2023
Series Statement:
The library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies 715
Series Statement:
The library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies
Parallel Title:
Äquivalent
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Erscheint auch als
Keywords:
David
;
Bibel
;
Narrativität
;
Ethik
;
David / King of Israel
;
Bible / Old Testament / Criticism, interpretation, etc
;
Ethics in the Bible
;
Old Testaments
;
Bibel 1-2 Samuel
;
David Israel, König
;
Ethik
;
Narrativität
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."
Description / Table of Contents:
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
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
