| Representing the Past: A Literary Analysis of Narrative Historiography in the Book of Samuel Contributor(s): Gilmour, Rachelle L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004203400 ISBN-13: 9789004203402 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $190.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
| Dewey: 222.406 |
| LCCN: 2010053577 |
| Series: Supplements to Vetus Testamentum |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.6" W x 9.7" (1.49 lbs) 348 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Eschewing both so-called minimalist and maximalist readings, this volume advocates an understanding of the book of Samuel as ancient narrative historiography that must be understood according to its own conception and ideology of history before being judged as a historical source. This study shows how narrative strategies and literary embellishment, unaccustomed in modern historiography, are used to express familiar historical concepts such as causation, meaning and evaluation of the past. The requirements for historical 'accuracy' within the book's cultural milieu are investigated through analysis of the differences tolerated between the LXX and MT versions. Fresh interpretive insights for specific passages emerge as the conventions of historiography in Samuel are compared and contrasted to the ideals of modern historical theory. |
