Kaiser, Walter C.

Toward Old Testament ethics / Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, 1983. - xii, 345 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The importance of definition and methodology -- The nature and task of Old Testament ethics -- The use of the Bible in establishing ethical norms -- Exegetical and theological principles in Old Testament ethics -- The Decalogue : Exodus 20:1-17; Deut. 5:6-21 -- The book of the covenant : Exodus 20:22-23:33 -- The law of holiness : Leviticus 18-20 -- The law of Deuteronomy -- Holiness as a way of life -- Holiness in the family and society -- Holiness in a regard for life -- Holiness in marriage and sex -- Holiness in wealth and possessions -- Holiness in obtaining and using truth -- Holiness in motive and heart -- The morally offensive character and acts of God in the Old Testament -- The morally offensive character and acts of men and women in the Old Testament -- The morally offensive precepts and sanctions in the law of God -- The Old Testament law and New Testament believers.

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Bible.--O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Ethics in the Bible.

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