Story as Torah: Reading Old Testament Narrative Ethically

Author: Gordon J Wenham

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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.

0.6" H x 8.44" L x 5.5" W (0.56 lbs) 180 pages
Publisher: Baker Academic

Author Information: Gordon J. Wenham (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is professor of Old Testament studies at the University of Gloucestershire. He is the author or editor of ten books, including major commentaries on Leviticus (NICOT) and Genesis (2 volumes, Word Biblical Commentary). He is coeditor of the Apollos Old Testament Commentary series.

Reviews: "Wenham is not only a thoughtful exegete but a well-versed reader of the literature of Christian ethics."--Bruce C. Birch, Interpretation

"[Wenham's] writings are noted for their thoroughness and insight. He sees things in the text which others have often too quickly overlooked."--John H. Sailhamer, Faith and Mission

"This book is meant for teachers and serious students of Scripture."--Dianne Bergant, Bible Today

Story as Torah: Reading Old Testament Narrative Ethically Author: Gordon J Wenham
	Item#	Type	Price
	0801027837	Paperback	16.95
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.

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