Ahab - The Construction of a King

Klappentext Just like biblical criticisms paint Jezebel as a malevolent queen! narrative analysis of 1 Kings portrays her husband! King Ahab! as a wicked! Godless ruler. In The Construction of a King Jerome Walsh provides an articulate and thorough portrait of King Ahab based on contemporary biblical and non-biblical historical documents. By interfacing narrative analysis and redaction criticism! Walsh points out inconsistencies and anachronisms in what is known about King Ahab and Israel. While verifiable historical information implies a positive depiction of King Ahab! Walsh suggests the Deuteronomist! in order to further his own theological agenda! adapted available traditions in 1 Kings to create a negative image of Ahab.

About the author

Jerome T. Walsh, PhD, was a professor of theology and religious studies at the University of Botswana. He is the author of 1 Kings in the Berit Olam (The Everlasting Covenant) Studies in Hebrew Narrative and Poetry series for which he is also an associate editor.

Product details

• Authors: Jerome T Walsh, Jerome T. Walsh
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.10.2006
• EAN: 9780814651766
• ISBN: 978-0-8146-5176-6
• No. of pages: 125
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Interfaces; Interfaces
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity