The Ethos of the Bible

Exploring the biblical tradition, the book highlights the essential characteristics that unify the Bible amidst its diversity, culminating in a summary of its ethos. It provides a historical overview of the ethos in postexilic Judaism and early Christianity, spanning from five centuries before Christ to the mid-second century. A distinctive aspect is its focus on the command of love for God from Deuteronomy, illustrating its significant influence on the ethical framework of early Christianity, both in concept and expression.