Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible
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Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible by Eryl W Davies
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.
The scholarship engaged with is thorough and apropos.. [Davies'] reading certainly draws out the moral complexities of Samuel. * The Society for Old Testament Study Book List *
Eryl W. Davies is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible at Bangor University, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780567699664 |
| ISBN 10 | 0567699668 |
| Title | Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible |
| Author | Eryl W Davies |
| Series | The Library Of Hebrew Bible Old Testament Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-03-23 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
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