Death In The Iron Age Ii And In First Isaiah

Author : Christopher B. Hays
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Bible
ISBN : 3161507851

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Death in the Iron Age II and in First Isaiah by Christopher B. Hays Pdf

Death is one of the major themes of 'First Isaiah, ' although it has not generally been recognized as such. Images of death are repeatedly used by the prophet and his earliest tradents.The book begins by concisely summarizing what is known about death in the Ancient Near East during the Iron Age II, covering beliefs and practices in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria-Palestine, and Judah/Israel. Incorporating both textual and archeological data, Christopher B. Hays surveys and analyzes existing scholarly literature on these topics from multiple fields.Focusing on the text's meaning for its producers and its initial audiences, he describes the ways in which the 'rhetoric of death' functioned in its historical context and offers fresh interpretations of more than a dozen passages in Isa 5-38. He shows how they employ the imagery of death that was part of their cultural contexts, and also identifies ways in which they break new creative ground.This holistic approach to questions that have attracted much scholarly attention in recent decades produces new insights not only for the interpretation of specific biblical passages, but also for the formation of the book of Isaiah and for the history of ancient Near Eastern religions

Author : Christopher B. Hays
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802873118

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A Covenant with Death by Christopher B. Hays Pdf

Death is one of the major themes in First Isaiah, although it has not generally been recognized as such. In this study Christopher Hays offers fresh interpretations of more than a dozen passages in Isaiah 538 in light of ancient beliefs about death. Hays first summarizes what is known about death in the ancient Near East during the Second Iron Age, covering beliefs and practicesin Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria-Palestine, and Judah/Israel. He then shows how select passages in the first part of Isaiah employ the rhetorical imagery of death that was part of their cultural context, and he also identifies ways in which those texts break new creative ground. This books holistic approach to questions that have attracted much scholarly attention in recent decades produces new insights not only for the interpretation of specific biblical passages but also for the formation of the book of Isaiah and for the history of ancient Near Eastern religions.

Author : Christopher B. Hays
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1197795825

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Covenant with Death: Death in the Iron Age II and Its Rhetorical Uses in Proto-Isaiah by Christopher B. Hays Pdf

Author : Matthew J. Lynch
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646021307

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First Isaiah and the Disappearance of the Gods by Matthew J. Lynch Pdf

Isaiah 1–39 uses the unique term אלילים—usually translated as “idols”— more than anywhere else in the Hebrew Bible. Using this linguistic phenomenon as a point of departure, Matthew J. Lynch reexamines the rhetorical strategies of First Isaiah, revealing a stronger monotheizing rhetoric than previously recognized. Standard accounts of Israelite religion frequently insist that monotheism reached its apex during the exile, and especially in Deutero-Isaiah. By contrast, Lynch’s study brings to light an equally potent mode of monotheizing in First Isaiah. Lynch identifies three related rhetorical tendencies that emphasize yhwh’s supreme uniqueness: a rhetoric of avoidance, referring to other deities as idols (אלילים) to avoid conferring on them the status of gods (אלוהים); a rhetoric of exaltation, emphasizing yhwh’s truly exalted status in opposition to all that which exalted itself; and a rhetoric of abasement, fully subjugating all other claimants to absolute power—whether human or divine—before the divine king. Succinctly and persuasively argued, Lynch’s book will change how biblical scholars understand the nature and development of Israelite monotheism.

Author : J. Todd Hibbard,Hyun Chul Paul Kim
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781589838871

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Formation and Intertextuality in Isaiah 24–27 by J. Todd Hibbard,Hyun Chul Paul Kim Pdf

Isaiah 24–27, the so-called Isaiah Apocalypse, is often regarded as one of the latest sections added to the book of Isaiah. The formation and interpretation of these chapters are widely recognized as important matters for understanding the compositional history of Isaiah, emerging religious thought in the Persian period, and scribal techniques for late biblical materials. The essays in this volume explore these and other important issues of Isaiah 24–27 in light of the abundant recent research on these chapters. In addition, this volume outlines new directions forward for research on these pivotal chapters and their place in Isaiah and the prophetic literature generally. The contributors are Micaël Bürki, Paul Kang-Kul Cho, Stephen L. Cook, Wilson de A. Cunha, Carol J. Dempsey, Janling Fu, Christopher B. Hays, J. Todd Hibbard, Hyun Chul Paul Kim, Beth Steiner, John T. Willis, Archibald L. H. M. van Wieringen, and Annemarieke van der Woude.

Author : Christopher B. Hays
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781108471848

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The Origins of Isaiah 24–27 by Christopher B. Hays Pdf

Situates a hotly contested section of Isaiah within its historical and cultural contexts, correcting misunderstandings of older scholarship.

Author : William D. Barker
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 316153347X

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Isaiah's Kingship Polemic by William D. Barker Pdf

William D. Barker analyzes a wide array of possible ancient Near Eastern backgrounds to Isaiah 24-27. He finds that there is a uniquely Ugaritic background to the chapters, with evidence of a literary framework and narrative progression that has been intentionally adopted and creatively adapted from either the Ba'al Myth (KTU 1.1-1.6) itself or a shared tradition between ancient Ugarit and ancient Israel. Barker also closely examines Isaiah 24-27 in the light of the Ugaritic material and thereby contributes to the resolution of some of the historic questions about the interpretation, genre, dating, and function of Isaiah 24-27. A new epithet for the chapters is also proposed.

Author : Frederik Poulsen
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3161536363

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God, His Servant, and the Nations in Isaiah 42:1-9 by Frederik Poulsen Pdf

Frederik Poulsen investigates the role of the Old Testament in biblical theology. Analyzing the works of Brevard Childs and Hans Hubner, he addresses main issues regarding the different versions of the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint) and the significance of the New Testament's use of the Old. The author explores the interpretative implications of these issues by focusing extensively on Isaiah 42:1-9. The Hebrew version as such is ambiguous regarding the servant figure being portrayed, his identity, and his task. The Septuagint renders several key terms and statements differently and the reception of the passage in the New Testament reveals a manifold of diverse interpretations. Common to all versions is the servant's role as a mediator between God and the nations. Frederik Poulsen shows that this central task is constantly being reapplied to new servant figures.

Author : Kyra Kaercher,Monique Arntz,Nancy Bomentre,Xosé L. Hermoso-Buxán,Kevin Kay,Sabrina Ki,Ruairidh Macleod,Helena Muñoz-Mojado,Lucy Timbrell,Izzy Wisher
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789697957

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New Frontiers in Archaeology: Proceedings of the Cambridge Annual Student Archaeology Conference 2019 by Kyra Kaercher,Monique Arntz,Nancy Bomentre,Xosé L. Hermoso-Buxán,Kevin Kay,Sabrina Ki,Ruairidh Macleod,Helena Muñoz-Mojado,Lucy Timbrell,Izzy Wisher Pdf

The theme for the Cambridge Annual Student Archaeology Conference (CASA) 2019 was New Frontiers in Archaeology and this volume presents papers from a wide range of topics such as new geographical areas of research, using museum collections and legacy data, new ways to teach archaeology and new scientific or theoretic paradigms.

Author : Devorah Dimant
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3161510216

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History, Ideology and Bible Interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls by Devorah Dimant Pdf

In this volume, Devorah Dimant assembles twenty-seven thoroughly updated and partly rewritten articles discussing various aspects of the Dead Sea Scrolls that she published over the past three decades. An introductory essay written especially for this volume surveys the present state of research on the Scrolls. Dealing with major themes developed in the Dead Sea Scrolls, the author reflects the rapid expansion and change of perspective that has taken place in research on the collection in recent years following its full publication. Among the topics treated are the nature and contents of the Scrolls collection as a whole, the specific literature of the community that owned this collection, the Aramaic texts and the apocryphal and pseudepigraphic works found therein. The volume also includes discussions of particular themes such as the history of the community related to the Scrolls, its self-image and particular interpretation of biblical prophecies, and its notion of time.

Author : Don C Benjamin
Publisher : James Clarke & Company
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227906255

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The Social World of Deuteronomy by Don C Benjamin Pdf

The book of Deuteronomy is not an orphan. It belongs to a diverse family of legal traditions and cultures in the world of the Bible. The Social World of Deuteronomy: A New Feminist Commentary brings these traditions and cultures to life and uses them to enrich our understanding and appreciation of Deuteronomy today. Don C. Benjamin uses social-scientific criticism to reconstruct the social institutions where Deuteronomy developed, as well as those that appear in its traditions. He uses feministcriticism to better understand and appreciate how powerful elite males in Deuteronomy view not only the women, daughters, mothers, wives and widows in their households but also their powerless children, liminal people, slaves, prisoners, outsiders, livestock and nature. Through the lens of feminist theory, Benjamin explores important aspects of the daily lives of these often overlooked peoples in ancient Israel.

Author : Adam E. Miglio,Caryn A. Reeder,Joshua T. Walton,Kenneth C. Way
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532693717

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For Us, but Not to Us by Adam E. Miglio,Caryn A. Reeder,Joshua T. Walton,Kenneth C. Way Pdf

John H. Walton is a significant voice in Old Testament studies, who has influenced many scholars in this field as well as others. This volume is an acknowledgment from his students of Walton’s role as a teacher, scholar, and mentor. Each essay is offered by scholars (and former students) working in a range of fields—from Old and New Testament studies to archaeology and theology. They are offered as a testimony and tribute to Walton’s prolific career.”

Author : Gary V Smith
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781087750880

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Isaiah 1-39: The Christian Standard Commentary by Gary V Smith Pdf

Isaiah 1-39: The Christian Standard Commentary is part of The Christian Standard Commentary (CSC) series. This commentary series focuses on the theological and exegetical concerns of each biblical book, paying careful attention to balancing rigorous scholarship with practical application. This series helps the reader understand each biblical book's theology, its place in the broader narrative of Scripture, and its importance for the church today. Drawing on the wisdom and skills of dozens of evangelical authors, the CSC is a tool for enhancing and supporting the life of the church. The author of Isaiah 1-39: The Christian Standard Commentary is Gary Smith.

Author : Benjamin J.M. Johnson
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3161540468

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Reading David and Goliath in Greek and Hebrew by Benjamin J.M. Johnson Pdf

The story of David and Goliath existed in antiquity in two variant literary editions, a short version found in the Greek tradition of Codex Vaticanus (LXXB) and a longer version found in the Hebrew tradition of the MT. Benjamin J. M. Johnson proposes that each version is worthy of study in its own right and offers a close literary reading of the narrative of David and Goliath in the Greek text of 1 Reigns 16-18. The author explores a method for reading the Septuagint that recognizes it is both a document in its own right and a translation of a Hebrew original. In offering a reading of the septuagintal version of the David and Goliath narrative, the literary difference between the two versions of the story and the literary significance of the Greek translation are highlighted.

Author : Catherine Petrany
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 316154272X

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Pedagogy, Prayer and Praise by Catherine Petrany Pdf

The presence of didactic, wisdom-like passages in the Book of Psalms presents a puzzle because it suggests a non-liturgical origin and pedagogical aim distinct from the more dominant psalmic language of lament and praise. Catherine Petrany argues for a literary and theological approach to the question of wisdom's role in the psalms that accounts for its meaningful integration with these other kinds of discourse. The unique contextualization of wisdom motifs in the psalms creates a pedagogical platform unique to the book, one related to but distinct from the pedagogies of the biblical wisdom corpus. Human wisdom speech in the psalms points beyond the classroom to the congregation and asks its hearers to become speakers, that is, to enter into conversation with the divine.