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

• Autore: Schniedewind William M
• Pubblicazione: Sheffield, England, : Sheffield Academic Press, c1995
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (289 p.)
• Disciplina: 222/.6015
• Soggetto topico: Prophets; Prophecy - Judaism
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: The Word of God in transition
• ISBN: 1-281-80414-2; 9786611804145; 0-567-35856-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782596003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Journal for the study of the Old Testament. . -Supplement series ; ; 197.