Human-Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures Covenants and Cross-Purposes

This book addresses central theological issues and biblical narratives in terms of a bold thesis regarding relations between God and humans: that the actions of God and the actions of humans are informed by independently valid moral viewpoints which do not entirely overlap.

About the author

Berel Dov Lerner received his PhD in philosophy from Tel Aviv University. He is an associate professor at Western Galilee College in Israel.

Summary

This book addresses central theological issues and biblical narratives in terms of a bold thesis regarding relations between God and humans: that the actions of God and the actions of humans are informed by independently valid moral viewpoints which do not entirely overlap.

Product details

• Authors: Berel Dov Lerner
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 18.12.2024
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works
• EAN: 9781032539287
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253928-7
• Pages: 150
• Series: Routledge Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Biblical Criticism
• Subjects: RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Theology, Christianity, Judaism, Philosophy of religion, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Non-Western philosophy, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: Sacred Texts, Judaism: theology, Old Testaments, Hebrew Scriptures;religion;politics;israel;Berel Lerner, divine command theory, moral agency in scripture, human responsibility in biblical narratives, rabbinic interpretation, Jewish theological studies