When a Lie Is Not a Sin
The Hebrew Bible's Framework for Deciding
Published on 2. June 2016
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-68336-489-4 (ISBN)
Description
Is omitting the truth the same as lying? Why is lying OK when life is at stake? This provocative yet compassionate look at religion and truthfulness draws on the Hebrew Bible to address ethical decision making and distinctions surrounding common but complicated personal situations.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Woodstock
United States
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68336-489-4 (9781683364894)
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05/2016
1st Edition
Jewish Lights
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Content
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