Samuel and the Shaping of Tradition

Informationen zum Autor Mark Leuchter (PhD, University of Toronto, 2003) is associate professor of Religion and director of Jewish Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia. His research focuses on the history and development of the Israelite priesthood, ethno-mythology in ancient Israel, and scribal methods in the production of the Hebrew Bible and early rabbinic literature. Klappentext Leuchter explores the biblical texts revolving around the figure of Samuel, and considers how the authors utilize him as a symbol to address the cultural memories and contemporary politics of their audiences. Samuel's role as a priest, a prophet, a judge, a warrior, a lawgiver and a kingmaker are examined in light of the origins of ancient Israel. Zusammenfassung Leuchter explores the biblical texts revolving around the figure of Samuel, and considers how the authors utilize him as a symbol to address the cultural memories and contemporary politics of their audiences. Samuel's role as a priest, a prophet, a judge, a warrior, a lawgiver and a kingmaker are examined in light of the origins of ancient Israel.

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• Authors: Mark Leuchter, Mark (Associate Professor of Religion an Leuchter, Mark (Associate Professor of Religion and Director of Jewish Studies Leuchter
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.03.2013
• EAN: 9780199659340
• ISBN: 978-0-19-965934-0
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Biblical Refigurations
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism