Abigail Wife Of David And Other Ancient Oriental Women

Author : Daniel Bodi
Publisher : Sheffield Phoenix Press Limited
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1909697044

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Abigail, Wife of David, and Other Ancient Oriental Women by Daniel Bodi Pdf

This is the first book devoted to the biblical figure of Abigail, whose encounter with David is narrated in 1 Samuel 25. An interdisciplinary study, its seven papers combine biblical criticism, narratology, history of religions, Assyriology and the study of midrash. One article (by Michael Guichard) brings to light a major historical analogy from the Mari documents to the triangular relationship of Abigail, Nabal and David. The career of the princess Inib-sharri, first married to an old sheikh, and, after his sudden, mysterious death, to a younger princeling, provides a very apt analogy to that of Abigail. Another article (by Daniel Bodi) compares David's way of seizing power to the pattern of seizing power in the ancient Near East: Zimri-Lim in Mari, Idrimi in Alalakh, and the 'Apiru in the Amarna texts serve as analogies to David. The tale of David as an ambitious warlord taking power through marriage can be paralleled by the myth of Nergal and Ereshkigal; in its older Amarna version Nergal takes power through violence whereas in its Assyrian version his power is due to Ereshkigal's seduction and love. The Abigail story combines both aspects, beginning with violence and ending with marriage (Jean-Jacques Glassner). Some rabbis saw Abigail as a seducer and a hellish type of woman. The final articles (by Bodi and Jean-Marie Husser) show that, while her behaviour might be ambiguous, she should not be branded a scarlet woman.

Author : Keith Bodner,Benjamin J.M. Johnson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567680877

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Characters and Characterization in the Book of Samuel by Keith Bodner,Benjamin J.M. Johnson Pdf

Characters provide the entry point to the story of the books of Samuel, just as they do in all stories. In this book the history of research into characters in Samuel, and the role(s) they play in the text are examined and discussed. The contributors look at the interpretative function of characters in the Samuel stories, and at issues of textual composition and what profiling of characters within the text can add to theories surrounding this issue. Specific characters are also profiled and studied. The character of God is examined: is God kind towards Israel? Is God loving and 'worthy to be praised' 2 Sam 22.4. Characters such as Hannah are examined from the perspective of literary type, as well as Eli as priest and Samuel himself as prophet. All of the major characters within the books are studied, including David and Jonathan, and chapters also treat the minor characters and offer information on their roles in the structure of the text. The contributors provide a range of different approaches to characterization, according to their specific expertise, and provide a thorough handbook to the characters in Samuel and their roles in the literary make-up of the text.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004465978

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The Character of David in Judaism, Christianity and Islam by Anonim Pdf

One of the most central figures in monotheistic traditions is King David. The volume takes a new, critical look at the process of biblical creation and exegetical transformation of this character in the intertwined words of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Author : Katharine J. Dell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1098 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317392552

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The Biblical World by Katharine J. Dell Pdf

The Biblical World is a comprehensive guide to the contents, historical settings, and social context of the Bible. This new edition is updated with several new chapters as well as a new section on biblical interpretation. Contributions from leading scholars in the field present wide-ranging views not just of biblical materials and their literary and linguistic context, but also of the social institutions, history and archaeology, and religious concepts. New chapters cover topics such as the priesthood and festivals, creation and covenant, ethics, and family life, while a new section on biblical interpretation discusses Jewish and Christian bible translation and key thematic emphases, and modern reader-response and cultural approaches. This revised edition of The Biblical World offers an up-to-date and thorough survey of the Bible and its world, and will continue to be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament and their history and interpretation, as well as anyone working on the societies, religions, and political and cultural institutions that created and influenced these texts.

Author : Jill Firth,Paul A. Barker
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666794816

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Honoring the Wise by Jill Firth,Paul A. Barker Pdf

Since the garden of Eden, a choice between true and false wisdom has confronted human beings, and the need for discernment is consistent throughout Scripture. This volume engages with the canny decisions of the Hebrew midwives, the moral chaos of the judges' era, dilemmas in the monarchy, and prophetic responses to the turmoil of the threat of empires, along with themes from Psalms, Job, and Proverbs. Wise preaching and teaching are enriched by insights from Tanzania, Myanmar, and Central Asia, and wisdom in daily life is found in biblical practices and is centered on Christ. Colleagues and students honor Lindsay Wilson, whose wisdom interests extend across the canon. This work is valuable for students and teachers of Old Testament and for anyone seeking to become wise.

Author : Sara Kipfer
Publisher : Kohlhammer Verlag
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783170370418

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The Book of Samuel and Its Response to Monarchy by Sara Kipfer Pdf

Power comprises one of the key topics of the book of Samuel. This theme encompasses tribal contentions, power differentials between religious authorities and kings, fathers and sons, men and women. The articles assembled here explore Israel's search for political identity and Samuel's critique of monarchy, the book's constructions of power and powerlessness, and the editors' and early audiences' postmonarchic reflections. Historical and social-scientific approaches to the book of Samuel find ancient Near Eastern parallels for the political organization of Israel and describe the social conditions under authoritarian regimes. Redactional approaches examine the diachronic development of Samuel's varying perceptions of monarchy, from that institution's inception through its entrenchment in Israelite and Judahite society, until it underwent a sudden, cataclysmic failure. And literary and theological approaches advocate for contemporary reconsideration and application of the book's more noble principles.

Author : Gary Rendsburg
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683071976

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How the Bible is Written by Gary Rendsburg Pdf

"A book focusing on the nexus between language and literature in the Bible, with specific attention to how the former is used to create the latter; topics include wordplay, wordplay with proper names, alliteration, repetition with variation, dialect representation, intentionally confused language, marking closure, and more"--

Author : A. Joseph Ferrara,Herbert B. Huffmon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532692963

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Some Wine and Honey for Simon by A. Joseph Ferrara,Herbert B. Huffmon Pdf

This volume celebrates the life and work of the late Simon B. Parker (1940–2006), the Harrell F. Beck Scholar of Hebrew Scripture at the School of Theology and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University. Contributors Edward L. Greenstein Mark S. Smith Karel van der Toorn Steve A. Wiggins N. Wyatt Katheryn Pfisterer Darr David Marcus Herbert B. Huffmon Bernard F. Batto Tim Koch F. W. Dobbs-Allsopp Amy Limpitlaw

Author : Michael Avioz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567458575

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Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel by Michael Avioz Pdf

Since the seventies, no study has examined the methodologies of Josephus' rewriting of an entire biblical book as part of his Judean Antiquities. This book attempts to fill this vacuum by exploring Josephus' adaptation of the books of Samuel, penetrating the exegetical strategies he employs to modify the biblical stories for his intended audience. Through meticulous comparison of the biblical narrative and Josephus' Antiquities, broader issues – such as Josephus' attitude towards monarchy and women – gradually come to light, challenging long-held assumptions. This definitive exploration of Josephus' rewriting of Samuel illuminates the encounter between the ancient texts and its relevance to scholarly discourse today.

Author : Mark S. Smith,Elizabeth M. Bloch-Smith
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506480497

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Judges 1 by Mark S. Smith,Elizabeth M. Bloch-Smith Pdf

This groundbreaking volume presents a new translation of the text and detailed interpretation of almost every word or phrase in the book of Judges, drawing from archaeology and iconography, textual versions, biblical parallels, and extrabiblical texts, many never noted before. Archaeology also serves to show how a story of the Iron II period employed visible ruins to narrate supposedly early events from the so-called "period of the Judges." The synchronic analysis for each unit sketches its characters and main themes, as well as other literary dynamics. The diachronic, redactional analysis shows the shifting settings of units as well as their development, commonly due to their inner-textual reception and reinterpretation. The result is a remarkably fresh historical-critical treatment of 1:1-10:5.

Author : ARAM SOCIETY
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Amorites
ISBN : 9781326717438

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ARAM 26 Black & White Paperback by ARAM SOCIETY Pdf

Author : Marie-Sol Ortola,Guy Achard-Bayle
Publisher : Presses Universitaires de Nancy
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Ethics in literature
ISBN : UCBK:C115571932

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Concepts éthiques et moraux by Marie-Sol Ortola,Guy Achard-Bayle Pdf

"Au IXe siècle, la tradition arabe de l'adab parvient en Espagne en al-Andalus, plaque tournante où s'échangent les savoirs venus d'Orient. Ils passent aux royaumes chrétiens de la Péninsule, en partie, grâce au rôle de relais pour l'Occident que jouent, dès le XIe siècle, les centres monacaux du nord de l'Espagne. L'adab rencontre en al-Andalus la tradition sapientielle juive de la littérature midrashique. Des recueils sont composés, des oeuvres originales produites aux Xe et XIe siècles et, à partir du XIIe siècle, les recueils d'exempla et de dits des philosophes sont traduits en hébreu (Provence), en latin, en langues romanes. Cet héritage complexe se retrouve en bonne part dans la littérature espagnole des XVIe et XVIIe siècles et dans les proverbiers espagnols, judéo-espagnols et maghrébins contemporains. Si les grandes lignes de ces échanges sont connues, on ne sait rien de précis de la circulation effective de ces énoncés sapientiels brefs (notre unité de travail), des choix successifs faits par les traducteurs, des réinterprétations culturelles, ni du poids d'un emprunt par rapport à un autre. Les filiations des textes de sagesse et l'ordre des traductions sont sujets à caution, a fortiori celui des énoncés sapientiels brefs qu'ils contiennent. Ces énoncés sapientiels brefs n'ont pas fait l'objet d'une étude d'ensemble qui retrace leur circulation à travers les différentes langues (savantes et vernaculaires) de la Péninsule Ibérique, qui reconstruise les cheminements des textes et des traductions, les transformations des unités sapientielles qui en résultent, et qui rende compte, enfin, de leurs sources et de leur postérité. Le projet ALIENTO entend répondre à ces questions : il vise donc à calculer les concordances partielles ou totales des textes, leurs connections proches et éloignées afin de réévaluer les relations intertextuelles, en confrontant une ;t'aride quantité d'unités et en croisant des textes écrits dans des langues différentes. Le projet repose sur une collaboration interdisciplinaire étroite entre les chercheurs informaticiens (ATILF) et les spécialistes des textes et linguistes (Université de Lorraine, MSH Lorraine, INALCO et leur réseau international de collaborateurs). La collection ALIENTO met à la disposition des chercheurs les travaux effectués lors des rencontres annuelles et les Chient au courant de l'avancée du projet à travers la publication régulière des résultats obtenus. Ce numéro est consacré à une réflexion sur l'interprétation/réinterprétation, circulation, formulation/reformulation, traduction des concepts éthiques et moraux et leur utilisation dans la littérature sapientielle. La dernière section porte, plus spécifiquement, sur la sémantique des énoncés parémiques."--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Geoffrey Herman,Jeffrey L. Rubenstein
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781946527103

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The Aggada of the Bavli and Its Cultural World by Geoffrey Herman,Jeffrey L. Rubenstein Pdf

Essays that explore the rich engagement of the Talmud with its cultural world The Babylonian Talmud (Bavli), the great compilation of Jewish law edited in the late Sasanian era (sixth–seventh century CE), also incorporates a great deal of aggada, that is, nonlegal material, including interpretations of the Bible, stories, folk sayings, and prayers. The Talmud’s aggadic traditions often echo conversations with the surrounding cultures of the Persians, Eastern Christians, Manichaeans, Mandaeans, and the ancient Babylonians, and others. The essays in this volume analyze Bavli aggada to reveal this rich engagement of the Talmud with its cultural world. Features: A detailed analysis of the different conceptions of martyrdom in the Talmud as opposed to the Eastern Christian martyr accounts Illustration of the complex ways rabbinic Judaism absorbed Christian and Zoroastrian theological ideas Demonstration of the presence of Persian-Zoroastrian royal and mythological motifs in talmudic sources

Author : Edward B. Pollard
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547333081

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Oriental Women by Edward B. Pollard Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Oriental Women" by Edward B. Pollard. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Katharine Doob Sakenfeld
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664226604

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Just Wives? by Katharine Doob Sakenfeld Pdf

Giving astute attention to social worlds of women of both ancient and modern times, Katharine Sakenfeld explores the stories of eleven women in the Old Testament. In clear and engaging fashion, she reveals the complexity of these women's lives, drawing out the issues they faced and relating their struggles to those women around the world face today. By encouraging women from across the world, in various cultures, to bring their own experiences to the biblical texts, and sharing the interpretation of some who already have, Sakenfeld allows her readers to see new possibilities for meaning in the Scriptures. Issues discussed include violence, sexual allure, personal betrayal, marginalization, power, and economic survival. Includes study questions for group discussion.