1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910782596003321

Autore

Schniedewind William M

Titolo

The Word of God in transition [[electronic resource] ] : from prophet to exegete in the Second Temple period / / William M. Schniedewind

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sheffield, England, : Sheffield Academic Press, c1995

ISBN

1-281-80414-2

9786611804145

0-567-35856-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Collana

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; ; 197

Disciplina

222/.6015

Soggetti

Prophets

Prophecy - Judaism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Brandeis University, 1992.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 PROPHETIC TITLES AND INSPIRATION FORMULAS; Chapter 2 PROPHETIC SPEECHES; Chapter 3 THE 'WORD OF GOD' IN TRADITION; Chapter 4 DIVINE INSPIRATION AND THE LEVITICAL SINGERS; Chapter 5 PROPHECY AND KINGSHIP; Chapter 6 THE PROPHETS AS HISTORIANS; Conclusion: FROM PROPHETS TO INSPIRED INTERPRETERS; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors

Sommario/riassunto

The Chronicler distinguishes between ""traditional prophets"" and ""inspired messengers"", and thereby highlights a radical transition in the meaning of the ""word of God"" which takes place in the post-exilic period. The Chronicler summarizes his perspective in 2 Chron. 36.16, saying that Israel rejected ""his prophets"", ""the messengers of God"", and ""his word"" (i.e. Torah). This distinction is reflected in the forms and functions of prophetic speech in the books of Chronicles. Thus, the prophets speak to the king, and the inspired messengers (e.g. priests, levites) speak to the people. T



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820951303321

Titolo

A history of seventeenth-century English literature / / Thomas N. Corns

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Blackwell, 2007

ISBN

1-118-69639-5

1-280-74269-0

9786610742691

0-470-70294-X

0-470-77579-3

1-4051-7255-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (478 p.)

Collana

Blackwell history of literature

Classificazione

930.25

820.9/004

Disciplina

820.9004

Soggetti

English literature - Early modern, 1500-1700 - History and criticism

Great Britain History Stuarts, 1603-1714

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

A History of Seventeenth-Century English Literature; Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Chapter 1: The Last Years of Elizabeth I: Before March 1603; Chapter 2: From the Accession of James I to the Defenestration of Prague: March 1603 to May 1618; Chapter 3: From the Defenestration of Prague to the Personal Rule: May 1618 to March 1629; Chapter 4: The Literature of the Personal Rule: March 1629 to April 1640; Chapter 5: From the Short Parliament to the Restoration: April 1640 to May 1660; Chapter 6: The Literature of the Rule of Charles II: May 1660 to February 1685

Chapter 7: From the Accession of James II: After February 1685Bibliography; Index;

Sommario/riassunto

A History of Seventeenth-century Literature outlines significant developments in the English literary tradition between the years 1603 and 1690. An energetic and provocative history of English literature from 1603-1690. Part of the major Blackwell History of English Literature series. Locates seventeenth-century English literature in its



social and cultural contexts. Considers the physical conditions of literary production and consumption. Looks at the complex political, religious, cultural and social pressures on seventeenth-century writers. Features close critical engagement with major autho