Characters and Characterization in the Book of Kings (The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0567702073 ISBN 13: 9780567702074

Publisher: T&T Clark, 2021

Synopsis

This book is an examination of characters in the books of Kings; showing how understanding and interpretation of key characters affects readings of the story. The volume begins with more general pieces addressing how the study of characters can shed light on the composition history of Kings and on how characters and characterization can be considered with respect to ethics, particularly with respect to the moral complexity of biblical characters. Contributors then consider key characters within the Kings narrative in depth, such as Nathan, Bathsheba, Solomon and Jezebel. The contributors use their own specific expertise to analyze these characters and more, drawing on insights from literary theory and considering such approaches as questioning our view of a particular character with based on the character within the text with whom we identify. Contributors also assess whether or not characters as portrayed in the biblical text necessarily match up to their possible counterparts in history.

About this title

About the Author

Keith Bodner is Professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University, USA.

Benjamin J.M. Johnson is Tutor in Religious Interpretation at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0567702073
• ISBN 13: 9780567702074
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Bodner Keith