Theory and Practice in Old Testament Ethics The Contribution of John Rogerson

by Rogerson, John W.; Carroll R., Mark Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780567082596
• ISBN10: 0567082598
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-16
• Publisher: Bloomsbury T&T Clark

Summary

In the last two decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in the value of the Old Testament for modern ethical questions. This volume brings together for the first time many of John Rogerson's contributions-both published and unpublished-to Old Testament social ethics. Rogerson's essays cover a wide range of modern social issues including: using the Bible in the debate about abortion; the Old Testament and nuclear disarmament; and the use of the Old Testament with reference to work and unemployment. The introduction by the editor provides a summary and survey of Rogerson's work.

Author Biography

John Rogerson is Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Abbreviations	p. xii
An Introduction to the Ethics of John Rogerson	p. 1
The Old Testament as a Sorce for Christian Ethics
The Old Testament and Social and Moral Questions	p. 13
Christian Morality and the Old Testament	p. 21
The Old Testament and Christian Ethics	p. 29
The Contribution of Philosophical Ethics to the Study of Old Testament Ethics
Life and Death Between Creation and Fall: Some Theological Reflections on Life Issues	p. 41
'What Does It Mean To Be Human?': The Central Question of Old Testament Theology?	p. 50
Discourse and Biblical Ethics	p. 60
Ethical Experience in the Old Testament: Legislative or Communicative Rationality?	p. 68
The Relevance of the Old Testament for Modern Social Issues
The Old Testament and the Debate about Nuclear Disarmament	p. 81
Using the Bible in the Debate about Abortion	p. 88
The Use of the Old Testament, with Reference to Work and Unemployment	p. 100
Welfare: Some Theoretical Reflections	p. 109
The Enemy in the Old Testament	p. 113
The Family and Structures of Grace in the Old Testament	p. 121
Old Testament Ethics and Christian Faith
Exegesis and World Order	p. 135
John Rogerson: Personal Reflections on the Christian Foundations of Old Testament Ethics	p. 144
Index of References	p. 148
Index of Names	p. 152
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