02864nam 2200625Ia 450 991045388910332120200520144314.01-281-81429-697866118142980-567-29846-9(CKB)1000000000542248(EBL)436340(OCoLC)276360597(SSID)ssj0000168760(PQKBManifestationID)12047182(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000168760(PQKBWorkID)10192853(PQKB)10773127(MiAaPQ)EBC436340(Au-PeEL)EBL436340(CaPaEBR)ebr10250957(CaONFJC)MIL181429(OCoLC)893334103(EXLCZ)99100000000054224819990125d1999 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrHannah's desire, God's design[electronic resource] early interpretations of the story of Hannah /Joan E. CookSheffield, England Sheffield Academic Pressc19991 online resource (137 p.)Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ;282Description based upon print version of record.1-85075-909-X Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 HANNAH IN 1 SAMUEL; Chapter 3 PSEUDO-PHILO'S STORY OF HANNAH IN BIBLICAL ANTIQUITIES; Chapter 4 THE SONG OF HANNAH IN TARGUM OF THE PROPHETS; Chapter 5 LUKE'S INFANCY NARRATIVE; Chapter 6 DESIRE AND DESIGN; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of AuthorsThis study analyses the biblical personage Hannah as a literary entity, to illustrate her uniquely significant place in the traditions of Israel as the mother of Samuel and thus of the reform of the priesthood, the creation of the monarchy, and the teacher of all Israel. There are three interweaving themes: first, the literary issue of the barren mother type scene; second, the theological theme of divine guidance and human initiative; and third, the perspectives of early biblical interpretation. The study develops around four works: the Hannah narrative in 1 Samuel 1-2, Pseudo-Philo's BiblicalJournal for the study of the Old Testament.Supplement series ;282.Women in the BibleChildlessness in the BibleElectronic books.Women in the Bible.Childlessness in the Bible.221.92222.4092Cook Joan E956550MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910453889103321Hannah's desire, God's design2166044UNINA