When a lie is not a sin
Subtitle: the Hebrew Bible's framework for deciding
By: Rabbi Dennis S. Ross
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
ISBN-13: 9781580238588
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Bible; Sin; Biblical teaching; Truthfulness and falsehood
Description: "This candid look at religion and truthfulness is ideal for anyone interested in exploring the religious basis for personal decision making, conscience and morality, including Jews of all denominations personally or in Torah study groups, Christians and social justice activists."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 154).
Table of contents: title: Truth. The Hebrew Bible is true ; The Hebrew Bible and the truth : science, history, and spirit; title: Little lies. The white lie ; Embellishment ; The half0truth ; The benevolent/paternalistic lie ; Little lies, big headaches; title: Big lies. Lying to protect oneself : part 1 ; Lying to protect oneself : part 2 ; Lying to get ahead ; Lying to hurt others ; The noble truth and the noble lie; title: The framework. Instruments of decision ; Medical ethics : personal decisions and Jewish perspectives ; A rulebook for living or a framework for deciding?; title: Epilogue : the examined Jewish life.