Berit Olam: 1 Kings

The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. They are the principal foundation of our knowledge of the history of Israel during the early years of the divided monarchy, and their reliability and verifiability as historical sources have long been the subject of intense scholarly analysis and debate. But even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of Yahweh's dealings with Israel: Solomon the wise is the builder of Yahweh's Temple, yet he becomes an idolater; Jeroboam is chosen by Yahweh as king, yet he worships the golden calves; Elijah is a prophet second only to Moses, yet he tries to renounce his calling; and Ahab is the worst of Israel's kings, yet shows traces of greatness. This study explores the narrative world created by the ancient Israelite author - the people who inhabit it, the lives they live and the deeds they do, and the face of God who is revealed in their stories.

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
• Assisted by: David W. Cotter (Editor), Chris Franke (Editor), Jerome T. Walsh (Editor)
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.1996
• EAN: 9780814650448
• ISBN: 978-0-8146-5044-8
• No. of pages: 418
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 236 mm x 37 mm
• Weight: 816 g
• Series: Berit Olam (The Everlasting Co; Berit Olam (The Everlasting Co; Berit Olam
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity