Abstract

The chapter explores the philosophical question of whether or not it is ever moral to lie or deceive. Despite the Bible’s prohibitions against lying (Ex. 20:12; Lev. 19:11; Prov. 6:17), there are many instances in biblical narrative in which deceptive means are used to achieve a desired end. Exegetes go to great lengths to temper biblical characters’ lies and philosophers allegorize or attempt to harmonize biblical texts in order to idealize biblical characters. Such biblical interpretation will be examined from the perspective of moral philosophy in order better to appreciate the ethical teachings of the Bible.

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