Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible: Moral Dilemmas in the Story of King David
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Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible: Moral Dilemmas in the Story of King David
By (Author) Eryl W. Davies
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
T.& T.Clark Ltd
4th November 2021
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Christianity
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Ethics and moral philosophy
222.406
Physical Properties
Hardback
208
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
472g
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; Nathans 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 Bio
Eryl W. Davies is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible at Bangor University, UK.
