As It Is Written and Other Citation Formulae in the Old Testament - Their Use, Development, Syntax, and Significance

This volume examines the use of citation formulae in the Old Testament. After demonstrating the lack of consensus and method in the treatment of such exegetical devices, the author addresses the need for a sustained examination of citation formulae and related expressions.
This inquiry focuses on the careful identification of the referents of citation bases as a basis for the study of inner-biblical exegesis. Further insights are offered on the development of such exegetical devices, the hermeneutics of the post-exilic community, and the syntax of comparative statements in Hebrew.

About the author

The author is an Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Simpson College, Redding, Calif., USA.

Product details

• Authors: Kevin L Spawn, Kevin L. Spawn
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• EAN: 9783110171617
• ISBN: 978-3-11-017161-7
• No. of pages: 301
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 25 mm x 230 mm
• Weight: 576 g
• Series: Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft; Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft; ISSN
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity