House of God or House of David [[electronic resource] ] : the rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7 / / Lyle Eslinger

• Autore: Eslinger Lyle M. <1953->
• Pubblicazione: Sheffield, England, : JSOT Press, c1994
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (144 p.)
• Disciplina: 222; 222/.44066
• Soggetto topico: Rhetoric in the Bible
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Rhetoric and Persuasion in 2 Samuel 7; 2. David's First Speech & Yahweh's Rebuttal; 3. David's Response (2 Sam 7.18-29); 4. Biblical Echoes of 2 Samuel 7; Bibliography; Index of Authors; Index of Hebrew Words; Index of Subjects; Index of Biblical Citations
• Sommario/riassunto: 2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer b
• Titolo autorizzato: House of God or House of David
• ISBN: 1-281-80354-5; 9786611803544; 0-567-20600-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782266003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Journal for the study of the Old Testament. . -Supplement series ; ; 164.