{"product_id":"when-a-lie-is-not-a-sin-the-hebrew-bibles-framework-for-deciding-9781580238588","title":"When a Lie Is Not a Sin: The Hebrew Bible's Framework for Deciding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe difference between truth and falsehood is often clear and simple. But when life gets complicated, the Hebrew Bible can help.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hebrew Bible is true and wants us to tell the truth, even as biblical characters behave in less than truthful ways. What's more, where some of the lies people tell in the Hebrew Bible stories are punished, others are ignored and still others are rewarded. The Hebrew Bible's mixed-message of \"Do as I say, not as they do\" shows that lies--little and big, whether told to protect or advance oneself or when intended to preserve the peace--often occur under involved circumstances and demand careful consideration. By viewing an array of situations in light of the Hebrew Bible--from the routine but delicate to the once-in-a-lifetime dilemma--this book will make a difference in how you think and live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoss, Rabbi Dennis S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eRabbi Dennis S. Ross is a spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Emeth in Albany, New York, and directs Concerned Clergy for Choice for Family Planning Advocates of New York State. He is author of \u003cem\u003eGod in Our Relationships: Spirituality between People from the Teachings of Martin Buber\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen a Lie Is Not a Sin: The Hebrew Bible's Framework for Deciding \u003c\/em\u003e(both Jewish Lights) and \u003cem\u003eAll Politics Is Religious: Speaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers and Community \u003c\/em\u003e(SkyLight Paths). He has written for the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e, and he blogs for \u003cem\u003eRewire\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReligion Dispatches\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jewish Lights Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51831625744658,"sku":"9781580238588","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7f52d7b7-524f-4f7e-b892-a7bab1809510.jpg?v=1767007401","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-a-lie-is-not-a-sin-the-hebrew-bibles-framework-for-deciding-9781580238588","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}