Old Testament in the Light of Today a Study in Moral Development (1915) - William Frederic Bade - Bog

""The Old Testament in the Light of Today: A Study in Moral Development"" by William Frederic Bade is a comprehensive analysis of the moral teachings and principles presented in the Old Testament of the Bible. The author examines the relevance of these teachings in modern times and explores how they can be applied to contemporary ethical dilemmas. Bade delves into the historical context of the Old Testament, providing insight into the social and cultural norms of the time, and how they influenced the moral teachings contained within the text. He also examines the evolution of these teachings over time and how they have been interpreted by various religious traditions. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the moral teachings of the Old Testament and their relevance to contemporary ethical issues.1915. It is the endeavor of the author to meet, as un-technically as possible, the difficulties of men and women to whom the Old Testament is still a valuable part of the Bible, but who find it an indigestible element in the Biblical rationale of their beliefs. A frank evaluation of the morals of the Old Testament in the light of historical criticism is the only effective solvent. For this reason the author has not been content merely to record facts, but has applied to them the moral judgments which lie implicit in the thought of moral progress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.