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Ethical principles in the relationship between man, animals and nature among the early Hebrews

Saša Zavrtnik ; Geotehnički fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Varaždin, Hrvatska
Damir Žubčić ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the relationships between the early Hebrews, animals and nature as a whole. These people were nomadic shepherds closely connected to domestic and wild animals. The relationships are examined on the basis of the laws and guidance of the Old Testament, primarily Pentateuch or Torah. These laws, more precisely regulations and teachings, reflect the character of the relationship between man and animal, and between man and the rest of
the living world. Further, the character of the animal owner is also evident. This relationship and the character should be based on ethics and morality, and guided and shaped by empathy. Empathy was the basis of these relations and the attitudes towards living beings we coexist with, and we are invited and instructed to live by them today.

Keywords

ethics; empathy; old Hebrews; animal welfare; relationship towards nature

Hrčak ID:

222682

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/222682

Publication date:

4.12.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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