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Ethics and Biblical Narrative

Author : S. Min Chun
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199688966
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Ethics and Biblical Narrative written by S. Min Chun and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: S. Min Chun discusses how to read Old Testament narrative from an ethical perspective. He employs a linguistic and literary approach to Biblical interpretation, using close study of the narrative of Josiah in the book of Kings, and argues that such an approach makes the most of the genre-characteristics of Old Testament narrative.

Old Testament Story and Christian Ethics

Author : Robin A. Parry
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1597522295
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (975 download)

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Book Synopsis Old Testament Story and Christian Ethics by : Robin A. Parry

Download or read book Old Testament Story and Christian Ethics written by Robin A. Parry and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2005-06-02 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian use of the Old Testament has tended to focus on law and wisdom literature and to marginalize narrative materials. This book restores story to its rightful place in Old Testament ethics and aims to set out parameters within which Christian ethical reappropriations of Old Testament narratives can take place. The argument begins by examining recent philosophical studies of the role of story in the ethical life. Special attention is paid to the work of Paul Ricoer, Martha Nussbaum and Robert C. Roberts. Then the theological foundations are laid by demonstrating the importance of narrative for Old Testament ethics and of the biblical metanarrative for Christian interpretation. Genesis 34 is examined as a detailed case study to exemplify the fruits of the method for Christian readers. The study considers reception history, feminist interpretation, discourse analysis and canonical context to shed new light on the terrible story of the rape of Dinah.

Uncovering Violence

Author : Amy Cottrill
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1646982185
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book Uncovering Violence written by Amy Cottrill and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is no surprise that the Bible is filled with stories of violence, having come into being through the crucible of trauma, cultural conflict, and warfare. But the more obvious acts of physical or sexual violence in the Hebrew Bible often overshadow its subtler forms throughout Scripture and belie the variety of perspectives on violence embedded in biblical narratives. This hinders readers' ability to recognize the full spectrum of human engagement with violence, both in texts and in their lived experiences. Uncovering Violence: Reading Biblical Narratives as an Ethical Project seeks to provide a theoretical vocabulary for the various forms that violence can take—including textual violence, interpretive violence, moral injury, and slow violence—and to offer a fresh ethical reading of violence in the biblical text. Focusing on four narratives from the Hebrew Bible, Cottrill uses the approach of narrative ethics to lay out the many ways that stories can make moral claims on readers, not by delivering a discrete "lesson" or takeaway but by making transformative contact with readers and involving them in a more embodied dialogue with the text. Exploring the narratives of Jael’s killing of Sisera, the toxic masculinity of Samson, environmental devastation and failures of legal systems in Ruth, and Abigail’s mediation with King David, Uncovering Violence presents strategies for reading that allow for this close encounter. In doing so, it helps prepare readers to better recognize, interpret, and even respond to violence and its many effects within and beyond the text.

An Introduction to Biblical Ethics

Author : David W. Jones
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433669692
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Biblical Ethics written by David W. Jones and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introductory text explaining the nature, relevancy, coherency, and structure of the moral law as revealed throughout the Bible, with discussion of the Ten Commandments as a moral rubric and a subsequent application of each commandment to Christian living.

Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible

Author : Eryl W. Davies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567699641
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (676 download)

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Book Synopsis Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible by : Eryl W. Davies

Download or read book Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible written by Eryl W. Davies and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Ethics and Biblical Narrative

Author : Sungmin Min Chun
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780191768071
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Ethics and Biblical Narrative written by Sungmin Min Chun and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: S. Min Chun discusses how to read Old Testament narrative from an ethical perspective. He employs a linguistic and literary approach to Biblical interpretation, using close study of the narrative of Josiah in the book of Kings, and argues that such an approach makes the most of the genre-characteristics of Old Testament narrative.

Narrative and Morality

Author : Paul Nelson
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 0271039523
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Narrative and Morality written by Paul Nelson and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Story as Torah

Author : Gordon Wenham
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0567084914
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Story as Torah written by Gordon Wenham and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can sometimes be difficult for the modern reader to know whether the author of an Old Testament book is commending or condemning certain acts. Professor Wenham turns to modern literary theory and ethical analysis to show how two quite different books of the Old Testament, Genesis and Judges, offer ethical models of behaviour. He focuses on the attitudes of the authors rather than the morals of the characters in the stories, and argues that these models are actually closer to New Testament ideals than has previously been recogised.

Biblical Morality

Author : Mary E. Mills
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Biblical Morality written by Mary E. Mills and published by Ashgate Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biblical Morality explores a selection of Old Testament narratives, drawing out their views on morality to offer a unique perspective on the meaning of the term 'biblical morality'. When Old Testament stories are read by a number of different readers, diverse cultural meanings emerge; this book argues that any exploration of biblical morality must take into account plurality of meaning and not expect to settle for a single unified reading which produces a one-dimensional personal behavioural ethic.Presenting a study of biblical morality which allows Old Testament stories to stand in their own right as relevant sources, this book allows for the relevance of 'moral boundaries' without drawing these simplistically or narrowly, and offers an accessible examination of biblical morality to all those exploring biblical texts, narrative criticism and morality and ethics more widely.Biblical Studies/Theology/Literary Criticism

Ethical Ambiguity in the Hebrew Bible

Author : Shira Weiss
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108429408
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Ethical Ambiguity in the Hebrew Bible written by Shira Weiss and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elucidates the Scriptural moral tradition by subjecting ethically challenging biblical texts to moral philosophical analysis.

Demanding Our Attention

Author : Emily K. Arndt
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802865690
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Demanding Our Attention by : Emily K. Arndt

Download or read book Demanding Our Attention written by Emily K. Arndt and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can we possibly learn about our relationships to others from reading the story of an ancient father who raised a knife to slaughter his beloved only son? Contemporary Christian ethicists, faced with such dilemmas, are often tempted to treat the Hebrew Bible in a limited, distanced, and even dismissive way. Yet Emily Arndt here argues that ancient scriptures can be a vital resource for Christian ethical studies today. Focusing on a close analysis of the akedah the story of Abraham s near-sacrifice of Isaac she demonstrates the power of even the most troubling and uncomfortable Old Testament narratives to teach valuable ethical lessons. Placing ourselves in relationship to such complex, perhaps un-resolvable, and always challenging sacred texts, she says, is in itself a practice that can help us learn to relate authentically and ethically to others. This is a fully formed, sophisticated, and beautifully written book, offering an important contribution to the field of theological ethics. . . . A fitting tribute to a scholarly career that was cut short all too soon. Jean Porter (from the foreword)

Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective

Author : Michael E. Cafferky
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830898662
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective by : Michael E. Cafferky

Download or read book Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective written by Michael E. Cafferky and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is legal for CEOs to make 300 times the amount of the average worker. But is this fair and just? Is it ethical for a customer to purchase a digital camera for the sole purpose of using it on a ski trip and then return the item to the store afterwards? Should companies who purchase advertising space on websites that offer pirated videos for download be held accountable for breaking intellectual property laws? The world of business is fraught with ethical challenges. Some of these are relatively straightforward, but others are complicated and require careful reflection. While there are numerous theories to help people navigate these dilemmas, the goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive biblical perspective on contemporary issues in areas such as consumer behavior, management, accounting and marketing. In Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective, Michael E. Cafferky explores the biblical resources for moral guidance and ethical consideration. He identifies twelve key themes in the narrative of Scripture: cosmic conflict, creation, holiness, covenant relationships, shalom, sabbath, justice, righteousness, truth, wisdom, loving kindness and redemption. By looking at ethical approaches and issues through this multifaceted biblical perspective, Cafferky helps readers appreciate the complex nature of ethical decision making, particularly in the context of business and finance. Designed from the start with the classroom in mind, each chapter of Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective provides example scenarios, questions for intrapersonal and interpersonal ethical reflection, review questions, ethical vignettes for discussion and an exploration of the chapter material in light of the biblical themes. Additional IVP Instructor Resources are also available.

Old Testament Ethics for the People of God

Author : Christopher J.H. Wright
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830864946
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Old Testament Ethics for the People of God by : Christopher J.H. Wright

Download or read book Old Testament Ethics for the People of God written by Christopher J.H. Wright and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing confuses Christian ethics quite like the Old Testament. Some faithful readers struggle through its pages and conclude that they must obey its moral laws but may disregard its ceremonial and civil laws. Others abandon its teaching altogether in favor of a strictly New Testament ethic. Neither option, argues Chris Wright, gives the Old Testament its due. In this innovative approach to Old Testament ethics--fully revised, updated and expanded since its first appearance in 1983 as Living as the People of God (An Eye for an Eye in North America) and including material from Walking in the Ways of the Lord--Wright examines a theological, social and economic framework for Old Testament ethics. Then he explores a variety of themes in relation to contemporary issues: economics, the land and the poor; politics and a world of nations; law and justice; society and culture; and the way of the individual. This fresh, illuminating study provides a clear basis for a biblical ethic that is faithful to the God of both Testaments.

Reading Biblical Narratives

Author : Yaira Amit
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 9781451420449
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Reading Biblical Narratives written by Yaira Amit and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a series of lectures given in Israel, Amit introduces the reader to the subtle ways of the biblical narrators. Covering issues of character, plot development, catchword association, narration, and dialog, she brings the biblical text to life, helping the reader enter the stories from new vantage points.

The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Narrative

Author : Danna Nolan Fewell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199967725
Total Pages : 657 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Narrative written by Danna Nolan Fewell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprised of contributions from scholars across the globe, The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Narrative is a state-of-the-art anthology, offering critical treatments of both the Bible's narratives and topics related to the Bible's narrative constructions. The Handbook covers the Bible's narrative literature, from Genesis to Revelation, providing concise overviews of literary-critical scholarship as well as innovative readings of individual narratives informed by a variety of methodological approaches and theoretical frameworks. The volume as a whole combines literary sensitivities with the traditional historical and sociological questions of biblical criticism and puts biblical studies into intentional conversation with other disciplines in the humanities. It reframes biblical literature in a way that highlights its aesthetic characteristics, its ethical and religious appeal, its organic qualities as communal literature, its witness to various forms of social and political negotiation, and its uncanny power to affect readers and hearers across disparate time-frames and global communities.

Narrative Ethics

Author : Jakob Lothe
Publisher : Rodopi
ISBN 13 : 9401209820
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Narrative Ethics written by Jakob Lothe and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Plato recommended expelling poets from the ideal society, W. H. Auden famously declared that poetry makes nothing happen. The 19 contributions to the present book avoid such polarized views and, responding in different ways to the “ethical turn” in narrative theory, explore the varied ways in which narratives encourage readers to ponder matters of right and wrong. All work from the premise that the analysis of narrative ethics needs to be linked to a sensitivity to esthetic (narrative) form. The ethical issues are accordingly located on different levels. Some are clearly presented as thematic concerns within the text(s) considered, while others emerge through (or are generated by) the presentation of character and event by means of particular narrative techniques. The objects of analysis include such well-known or canonical texts as Biblical Old Testament stories, Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, Jonathan Littell’s The Kindly Ones, Ann Radcliffe’s The Italian and Matthew Lewis’s The Monk. Others concentrate on less-well-known texts written in languages other than English. There are also contributions that investigate theoretical issues in relation to a range of different examples.

Character Ethics and the Old Testament

Author : M. Daniel Carroll R.
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN 13 : 0664229360
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book Character Ethics and the Old Testament written by M. Daniel Carroll R. and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the Old Testament, the stories, laws, and songs not only teach a way of life that requires individuals to be moral, but they demonstrate how. In biblical studies, character ethics has been one of the fastest-growing areas of interest. Whereas ethics usually studies rules of behavior, character ethics focuses on how people are formed to be moral agents in the world. This book presents the most up-to-date academic work in Old Testament character ethics, covering topics throughout the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings, in addition to the use of the Bible in the modern world. In addition to Carroll and Lapsley, contributors are Denise M. Ackermann, Cheryl B. Anderson, Samuel E. Balentine, William P. Brown, Walter Brueggemann, Thomas B. Dozeman, Bob Ekblad, Jose Rafael Escobar R., Theodore Hiebert, Kathleen O'Connor, Dennis T. Olson, J. David Pleins, Luis R. Rivera Rodriguez, J. J. M. Roberts, and Daniel L. Smith-Christopher.