Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Divine Command Theory and the Shared Moral Universe of God and Humanity: The Analytical Framework of the Project 2. Analytical Discussion of Positions on DCT and SMU in Philosophy and Contemporary Jewish Thought 3. Biblical Texts 4. SMU: Rabbinic Texts and Concepts and Post-Talmudic Rabbinic Thought 5. Divine Command Theory in the Texts of Jewish Tradition 6. The Akedah: Genesis 22 and DCT/SMU 7. DCT/SMU and the Commandment to Wipe Out Amalek

About the Author

Michael J. Harris has been Rabbi of the Hampstead Synagogue, London since 1995. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His main areas of interest are Jewish studies, philosophy of religion, and moral philosophy.

Reviews

'An admirable book, which is particularly recommended for those who are interested in traditional Jewish responses to philosophical questions.' - Jewish Chronicle'This book should certainly be required reading for anyone interested in Jewish attitudes towards the Euthyphro question. It makes a large collection of relevant traditional texts available and understandable, even to an audience unaquainted with rabbinic literature.' - Religious Studies