The Word of God in transition : from prophet to exegete in the Second Temple period / William M. Schniedewind.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schniedewind, William M.

Series:

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 197.

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 197

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prophets.

Prophecy--Judaism.

Prophecy.

Bible. Chronicles--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, c1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Chronicler distinguishes between ""traditional prophets"" and ""inspired messengers"", and thereby highlights a radical transition in the meaning of the ""word of God"" which takes place in the post-exilic period. The Chronicler summarizes his perspective in 2 Chron. 36.16, saying that Israel rejected ""his prophets"", ""the messengers of God"", and ""his word"" (i.e. Torah). This distinction is reflected in the forms and functions of prophetic speech in the books of Chronicles. Thus, the prophets speak to the king, and the inspired messengers (e.g. priests, levites) speak to the people. T

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 PROPHETIC TITLES AND INSPIRATION FORMULAS; Chapter 2 PROPHETIC SPEECHES; Chapter 3 THE 'WORD OF GOD' IN TRADITION; Chapter 4 DIVINE INSPIRATION AND THE LEVITICAL SINGERS; Chapter 5 PROPHECY AND KINGSHIP; Chapter 6 THE PROPHETS AS HISTORIANS; Conclusion: FROM PROPHETS TO INSPIRED INTERPRETERS; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors

Notes:

Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Brandeis University, 1992.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786611804145

9781281804143

1281804142

9780567358561

0567358569

OCLC:

283799047