Old Testament Ethics for the People of God
Digitale Logos-Edition
Overview
Nothing confuses Christian ethics quite like the Old Testament. Some faithful readers struggle through its pages and conclude that they must obey its moral laws but may disregard its ceremonial and civil laws. Others abandon its teaching altogether in favor of a strictly New Testament ethic. Neither option, argues Chris Wright, gives the Old Testament its due.
In this innovative approach to Old Testament ethics—fully revised, updated and expanded since its first appearance in 1983 as Living as the People of God (An Eye for an Eye in North America) and including material from Walking in the Ways of the Lord—Wright examines a theological, social and economic framework for Old Testament ethics. Then he explores a variety of themes in relation to contemporary issues: economics, the land and the poor; politics and a world of nations; law and justice; society and culture; and the way of the individual.
This fresh, illuminating study provides a clear basis for a biblical ethic that is faithful to the God of both Testaments.
- Examines a theological, social and economic framework for Old Testament ethics
- Provides a clear basis for a biblical ethic that is faithful to the God of both Testaments
- Explores a variety of themes in relation to contemporary issues
- Part One: A Structure for Old Testament Ethics
- Part Two: Themes in Old Testament Ethics
- Part Three: Studying Old Testament Ethics
Chris Wright has been one of the most significant writers on Old Testament ethics over recent decades. In a unique way he combines commitment to listening openly to the Old Testament as Scripture, reflectiveness over questions of method, and clarity as a writer. It is excellent that he has been able to stand back and rework so much of his important work into this definitive volume.
—John Goldingay, Fuller Theological Seminary
After thirty years' research and writing on Old Testament ethics, Chris Wright has brought his conclusions together in this comprehensive and readable textbook. It is truly a magnum opus and should be at the top of the reading list for any student, teacher, minister or layperson interested in the relevance of the first part of the Bible to modern ethical issues.
—David L. Baker, Tyndale House, Cambridge
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Hans Stout
18.07.2022
I'm thrilled that Logos is now integrating this book to their library! I was blessed to meet Christopher Wright and read this book in seminary. I've got the HC version of this book but will almost certainly pick up the Logos version as well (way better for taking notes / sermon preparation). It's hard to underestimate how helpful this book is for grasping OT ethics in their own context, and then in turn, how those ethics relate to God's people today. OT ethics is a sphere of study that Christians are constantly getting drilled on. Christopher is a serious / top-notch scholar, and this book is an absolute gem. I think that if Christopher's material here was more broadly read and understood, there'd be a lot less inclination to "unhitch" the OT from the NT in our evangelism / gospel engagement. I need more than five stars!
