For classical philosophers, friendship was a serious topic of ethical reflection, yet in contemporary discussions on ethics, this subject is largely absent. Drawing upon Aristotelian ethics based on virtue, Patricia Vesely examines friendship as a moral category in the Book of Job, illuminating those virtues, motivations, and perceptions that this relationship entails. She argues that for Job, the virtues of loyalty, compassion, courage, humility, honesty, hospitality, and practical wisdom are essential to a relationship of friendship. These traits of character are most fully embodied in actions of advocacy. In addition to a detailed examination of friendship in the Book of Job, Vesely addresses topics such as the contribution of virtue to human flourishing, the role of tragic literature in moral formation, friendship in Hellenistic and biblical contexts, and ethics in heroic societies. Her book brings together topics spanning philosophy, ethics, and biblical studies, yielding a work t
In Targum Song of Songs and Late Jewish Literary Aramaic, Andrew W. Litke presents a full language analysis of the Targum that positions each feature within the spectrum of Aramaic dialects. The study
With over 1 million copies sold, A Child’s First Bible has taught countless children to love God’s Word. Now the series continues with Psalms for Little Hearts.I will still praise you and sing you my
In valleys low or mountains steep,You’re my shepherd; I’m your sheep.Dandi Daley Mackall retells Psalm 23 using language kids can understand and memorable, fun rhymes to help children meet God in a ne
God goes everywhere I could ever go!And I’ll tell you why . . . ’cause he loves me so!Dandi Daley Mackall retells Psalm 139 using language kids can understand and memorable, fun rhymes to help childre
