Book of Proverbs and Virtue Ethics - Integrating the Biblical and Philosophical Traditions

This book offers a new interpretation of the book of Proverbs from the standpoint of virtue ethics.

List of contents

Tables; Preface; Note on texts and translation; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Views of virtue in philosophy; 3. Moral virtues in Proverbs; 4. Honor, shame, humility and pride; 5. Courage, work, speech and friendship; 6. Theological virtues in Proverbs; 7. Moral agents and the presentation of virtue; Appendices; Bibliography; Index of ancient sources; Index of authors and topics.

About the author

Arthur Keefer is a schoolmaster and chaplain at Eton College, where he teaches theology, philosophy and religion. He is also the author of Proverbs 1-9 as an Introduction to the Book of Proverbs (Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2020), along with numerous journal articles, and is a co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to the Biblical Wisdom Literature.

Summary

In giving undivided attention to biblical virtue, this book opens the way for new avenues of study in biblical ethics, including law, narrative, and other aspects of biblical instruction and wisdom. It will be of interest to researchers and scholars within both biblical and philosophical disciplines.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Jan Keefer, KEEFER ARTHUR
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781108839778
• ISBN: 978-1-108-83977-8
• No. of pages: 325
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Judaism / General, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Talmud, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Ethics & moral philosophy, Judaism, Ethics and moral philosophy, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: Sacred Texts