Michael Avioz

Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel

Buch

Since the seventies, no study has examined the methodologies of Josephus' rewriting of an entire biblical book as part of his Judean Antiquities. This book attempts to fill this vacuum by exploring Josephus' adaptation of the books of Samuel, penetrating the exegetical strategies he employs to modify the biblical stories for his intended audience. Through meticulous comparison of the biblical narrative and Josephus' Antiquities, broader issues - such as Josephus' attitude towards monarchy and women - gradually come to light, challenging long-held assumptions. This definitive exploration of Josephus' rewriting of Samuel illuminates the encount… Mehr

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Produktdetails

Weitere Autoren: Grabbe, Lester L. (Hrsg.)

ISBN: 978-0-567-60880-2
EAN: 9780567608802
Produktnummer: 17469374
Verlag: T & T Clark Us
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Seitenangabe: 272 S.
Masse: H23.6 cm x B15.5 cm x D2.5 cm 567 g
Reihenbandnummer: 86
Gewicht: 567

Über den Autor

Michael Avioz is a senior lecturer teaching at the department of Bible at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. Dr. Avioz is the author of two books and numerous scholarly articles. His books include Nathan's Oracle (2 Samuel 7) and Its Interpreters (2005) and I Sat Alone: Jeremiah among the Prophets (2009). In recent years he has been working on Josephus' interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.