Narrative Ethics in the Hebrew Bible: Moral Dilemmas in the Story of King David

by Eryl W. Davies

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567699668
• ISBN13: 9780567699664
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"