Berit Olam: 1 Kings

by Walsh, Jerome T.
ISBN: 9780814690383
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Overview

The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. Even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of God's dealings with Israel. This study explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings' ancient Israelite author: the people who inhabit it, the lives they live, the deeds they do, and the face of God who is revealed in their stories.

An introduction explains the significance of 1 Kings as a historical narrative. Originally intended as a literal history, after centuries of writing and rewriting it is now as much a literary work as a historical one: The views of those who formed it can be discerned and studied. Walsh also explains how the rich traditions of Hebrew prose narrative and the Hebrew language itself affect our reading of 1 Kings.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Walsh, Jerome T.
  • ISBN: 9780814690383
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.93
  • Number Of Pages: 418
  • Publication Year: 2021
Language: English