What is the role of story in ethics and more particularly, what is the role ofOld Testament story in Christian ethics? This book, drawing on the work ofcontemporary philosophers, argues that narrative is crucial in the ethicalshaping of people and drawing on the work of contemporary Old Testamentscholars, that story plays a key role in Old Testament ethics. Parry then arguesthat when situated in canonical context, Old Testament stories can bereappropriated by Christian readers in their own ethical formation. Theshocking story of the rape of Dinah and the massacre of the Shechemitesprovides a fascinating case study for exploring the parameters within whichChristian ethical appropriations of Old Testament stories can live, move andhave their being.… (more)