Representing the past [electronic resource] : a literary analysis of narrative historiography in the book of Samuel / by Rachelle Gilmour.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gilmour, Rachelle.

Series:

Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 143.

Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, 0083-5889 ; v. 143

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Samuel--Historiography.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (346 p.)

Place of Publication:

Leiden [The Netherlands] ; Boston : Brill, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / R. L. Gilmour

Chapter One. Introduction / R. L. Gilmour

Chapter Two. Causation / R. L. Gilmour

Chapter Three. Meaning And Significance / R. L. Gilmour

Chapter Four. Moral, Political And Theological Evaluation / R. L. Gilmour

Chapter Five. Coherence And Contradictions / R. L. Gilmour

Chapter Six. Conclusion / R. L. Gilmour

Bibliography / R. L. Gilmour

Author Index / R. L. Gilmour

Scripture Index / R. L. Gilmour

Subject Index / R. L. Gilmour.

Notes:

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Sydney, 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-283-12107-7

9786613121073

90-04-20341-9

OCLC:

727950918

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004203402.i-334 DOI