House of God or House of David : the rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7 / Lyle Eslinger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eslinger, Lyle M., 1953-

Series:

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 164.

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 164

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rhetoric in the Bible.

Bible. O.T. Samuel, 2nd, VII.

Bible.

David, King of Israel.

David.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, c1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer b

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Rhetoric and Persuasion in 2 Samuel 7; 2. David's First Speech & Yahweh's Rebuttal; 3. David's Response (2 Sam 7.18-29); 4. Biblical Echoes of 2 Samuel 7; Bibliography; Index of Authors; Index of Hebrew Words; Index of Subjects; Index of Biblical Citations

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786611803544

9781281803542

1281803545

9780567206008

0567206009

OCLC:

276361627