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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453913103321

Autore

Jones Gwilym H (Gwilym Henry), <1930->

Titolo

The Nathan narratives [[electronic resource] /] / Gwilym H. Jones

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sheffield, England, : JSOT Press, c1990

ISBN

1-281-84235-4

9786611842352

0-567-32388-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (201 p.)

Collana

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series, , 0309-0787 ; ; 80

Disciplina

222.067

Soggetti

Narrative theology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliography and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 NATHAN THE PROPHET; Chapter 3 SUCCESSION TO DAVID'S THRONE (1 KINGS 1); Chapter 4 ORACLES CONCERNING THE TEMPLE AND THE DYNASTY (2 SAM. 7.1-17); Chapter 5 CONDEMNATION OF DAVID'S AFFAIR WITH BATHSHEBA (2 SAM. 12.1-25); Chapter 6 DAVID AND JEBUSITE JERUSALEM; Chapter 7 CONCLUSION; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Biblical References; Index of Authors

Sommario/riassunto

The three Nathan narratives in 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, are given detailed consideration in this fascinating study. A persuasive attempt is made to reconstruct the original form of the traditions and to trace the modifications made to them before they were finally accepted into the Succession Narrative. The original Nathan, a court official and chief spokesman for the Jebusite group, sought a working compromise between the original Jebusite inhabitants of Jerusalem and its new Israelite settlers. After accepting service under King David, Nathan tried to secure the best he could for the Jebusites