Dennis S. Ross

When a Lie Is Not a Sin (eBook, ePUB)

The Hebrew Bible's Framework for Deciding

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The difference between truth and falsehood is often clear and simple. But when life gets complicated, the Hebrew Bible can help. The Hebrew Bible is true and wants us to tell the truth, even as biblical characters behave in less than truthful ways. What's more, where some of the lies people tell in the Hebrew Bible stories are punished, others are ignored and still others are rewarded. The Hebrew Bible's mixed-message of "Do as I say, not as they do" shows that lies¿little and big, whether told to protect or advance oneself or when intended to preserve the peace¿often occur under involved circumstances and demand careful consideration. By viewing an array of situations in light of the Hebrew Bible¿from the routine but delicate to the once-in-a-lifetime dilemmäthis book will make a difference in how you think and live. This candid look at religion and truthfulness is ideal for anyone interested in exploring the religious basis for personal decision making, conscience and morality, including Jews of all denominations personally or in Torah study groups, Christians and social justice activists.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Turner Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781580238656
• Artikelnr.: 49987826

Inhaltsangabe

Preface: The Examined Jewish Life
Introduction: Hiding in Plain Sight
Part I: Truth
1. The Hebrew Bible Is True
2. The Hebrew Bible and the Truth: Science, History, and Spirit
Part II: Little Lies
3. The White Lie
4. Embellishment
5. The Half-Truth
6. The Benevolent/Paternalistic Lie
7. Little Lies, Big Headaches
Part III: Big Lies
8. Lying to Protect Oneself: Part 1
9. Lying to Protect Oneself: Part 2
10. Lying to Get Ahead
11. Lying to Hurt Others
12. The Noble Truth and the Noble Lie
Part IV: The Framework
13. Instruments of Decision
14. Medical Ethics: Personal Decisions and Jewish Perspectives
15. A Rulebook for Living or a Framework for Deciding?
Epilogue: The Examined Jewish Life
Acknowledgments
Notes
For Further Reading