Esther Against Joseph's Backdrop : The Theology and History of an Intertextual Relationship.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hornung, Gabriel Fischer.

Series:

Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Für Die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft Series

Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Für Die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft Series ; v.553

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intertextuality in the Bible.

Theology in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

The book explores the intertextual connections between the biblical figures of Esther and Joseph, focusing on how these narratives reflect theological themes such as divine absence and providence. It examines the historical and compositional contexts of the Esther scroll, offering a scholarly analysis of its language, structure, and thematic parallels with Joseph. The author aims to address gaps in previous scholarship by applying intertextual methodology to these biblical texts. This work is intended for scholars and students of biblical studies, particularly those interested in the theological and literary analysis of scripture. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgements

Contents

1 Introduction: Currents in Scroll and Intertextual Scholarship

Part One: The Allusive Megillah and the Scholarly Attempts to Understand It

2 Textual Connections and Scholarly Histories

3 Other Intertextual Relationships and Esther and Joseph's Good Looks

Part Two: Compositional and Structural Considerations

4 Esther's Compositional History and the Development of its Allusive Purpose

5 The Redactional Stages and Narrative Cohesiveness of MT Esther's Final Literary Form

Part Three: The Theology of Esther and Contrast of Daniel

6 The Theological Implications of Esther's Relationship with Joseph

7 Daniel's Position in Joseph and Esther's Intertextual Chain

8 Conclusion: Esther's Intertextual Reflections and Theological Additions

Bibliography

Subject Index

Index of Secondary Authors

Index of Biblical Passages.

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ISBN:

9783111216119

311121611X

OCLC:

1443455945