Converting the past : studies in ancient Israelite and Moabite historiography / by Klaas A.D. Smelik.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smelik, K. A. D., 1950-

Series:

Oudtestamentische studiën ; d. 28.

Oudtestamentische studiën, 0169-7226 ; d. 28

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Historiography.

Bible.

Bible. Old Testament.

Jews--History--To 586 B.C--Historiography.

Jews.

History.

Historiography.

Moab (Kingdom)--Historiography.

Moab (Kingdom).

Physical Description:

viii, 209 pages : 1 map ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; New York : E.J. Brill, 1992.

Contents:

I. The use of the Hebrew Bible as a historical source

II. Hidden messages in the Ark Narrative (Samuel)

III. King Mesha's inscription

IV. King Hezekiah advocates true prophecy (Isaiah/II Kings)

V. The portrayal of King Manasseh (II Kings/II Chronicles).

Notes:

Based on earlier studies printed in Dutch, plus four lectures delivered at various Old Testament congresses, the present work "now contains five chapters ... partly sections that have never previously been published, and partly earlier contributions that have been thoroughly revised"--P. [vii].

Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-205) and index.

ISBN:

9004094806

OCLC:

25058154