Lecture
Adam Taub
Wednesday 9.09.2026
Adam Taub
Men Behaving Badly: Moral Failures in the Stories of David and Batsheva and Macbeth
Wednesday 9.09.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 9 September at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
A powerful leader gives in to his dark desires and commits a heinous crime with catastrophic consequences. This synopsis might equally describe King David’s adulterous relationship with Batsheva as well as Macbeth’s murder of King Duncan. We explore remarkable parallels as well as some intriguing differences between these two seminal stories.
Adam Taub
Adam Taub studied natural sciences and law. He practiced in the field of intellectual property before setting up a consultancy that coaches senior executives. He has a MA in education from University College London. He has been a lecturer at the London School of Jewish Studies for 20 years and is the cofounder of a charity called Etgar that aims to inspire a love of Jewish learning in young Jewish students.