Story as Torah: Reading Old Testament Narrative Ethically
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Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 9780801027833
Type: Paperback
"Wenham is not only a thoughtful exegete but a well-versed reader of the literature of Christian ethics."--Bruce C. Birch, Interpretation
What do the grand stories of Israel and her heroes, as well as the many seemingly mundane incidents found in these narrative stories, contribute to guiding contemporary readers in their daily behavior?
Renowned scholar Gordon Wenham offers Story as Torah, a succinct monograph demonstrating how Old Testament narratives can indeed function as "Torah," informing one's ethical choices. He uses the books of Genesis and Judges as test cases, working with texts that offer clear moral guidance as well as those in which the ethical teaching is at first glance dubious. The end result is an accessible book for seminarians, pastors, and other students and scholars of the Bible.
