Violence in the Hebrew Bible : between text and reception / edited by Jacques van Ruiten, Koert van Bekkum.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ruiten, J. van (Jacques), editor.

Bekkum, K. van, editor.

Series:

Oudtestamentische studiën ; v. 79.

Oudtestamentische studiën = Old Testament studies, 0169-7226 ; volume 79

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Violence in the Bible.

Violence--Biblical teaching.

Violence.

Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Old Testament.

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

x, 438 pages : illustrations color ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2020]

Summary:

"In Violence in the Hebrew Bible scholars reflect on texts of violence in the Hebrew Bible, as well as their often problematic reception history. Authoritative texts and traditions can be rewritten and adapted to new circumstances and insights. Texts are subject to a process of change. The study of the ways in which these (authoritative) biblical texts are produced and/or received in various socio-historical circumstances discloses a range of theological and ideological perspectives. In reflecting on these issues, the central question is how to allow for a given text's plurality of possible and realised meanings while also retaining the ability to form critical judgments regarding biblical exegesis. This volume highlight that violence in particular is a fruitful area to explore this tension"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1. Violence in the Hebrew Bible. Religious Violence and the Hebrew Bible / Jacques van Ruiten

The Ubiquitous Language of Violence in the Hebrew Bible / David J. A. Clines

Violence with Humour: Is This Possible in the Hebrew Bible? / Heather McKay.

Part 2. Violence in the Torah. Violence in the Flood Narrative: Text and Reception / Koert van Bekkum

The Murderous God of Genesis 22 (the Akedah) in Three Recent Public Discourses: a Popular British Anti-Religious Book, a US Television Series, and a South African Poem / Christo Lombaard

Narratives of Violence in Numbers 25: Between Text and Reception / Miracle Ajah

The Canaanites in Deuteronomy 7 and the Book of Jubilees / Jacques van Ruiten.

Part 3. Violence in the Former Prophets. Violence in the Book of Joshua / J. Cornelis de Vos

Two Poles of the Exodus: Conquest as the Oppressive Pole in Joshua 6:21 / Ntozakhe Simon Cezula

Jael: Mighty Hero or Slippery Man-Slayer? Perspectives on the Interpretation of Judges 4-5, Then and Now / June Dickie

Benjamin's Brides: Different Forms of Violence in Judges 21 / Klaas Spronk

God Appeased by Homicide? 2 Samuel 21:1-14 in View of Some Hittite and Assyrian Parallels / Paul Sanders

Yhwh's War with Whom? Foreign Deities and the Biblical Portrayal of Kings / Izaak J. d Hulster.

Part 4. Violence in the Latter Prophets. Divine Tears Over Divine Violence: God's Lament in the Oracle Against Moab in Jeremiah 48 / Eric Peels

Reading the Book of Micah as Mediation Between Two Perspectives on the Enemy / Wim de Bruin

A Critical Reflection on the Presentation and Reception of Yahweh as a Violent Deity in the Book of Nahum / Wilhelm J. Wessels.

Part 5. Violence in the Writings. Scheming Violence in the Psalms / Matthew Lynch

"Knock the Little Bastards' Brains Out": Reception History and Theological Interpretation of Psalm 137:9 / Arie Versluis

Esther 9 Through the Lens of Diaspora: the Exegetical and Ethical Dilemmas of the Massacres in Susa and Beyond / Tsaurayi K. Mapfeka.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version: Violence in the Hebrew Bible

ISBN:

9789004434677

9004434674

OCLC:

1153336460