Among the Prophets: Language, Image and Structure in the Prophetic Writings: No. 144. (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement S.) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 185075361X ISBN 13: 9781850753612

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffie, 1993

Synopsis

Prophetic symbolism is one of the key topics of this volume. On Isaiah, John F.A. Sawyer finds radical images of Yahweh, Kenneth T. Aitken looks at the metamorphosis of the key motif of hearing, seeing and understanding, Michael L. Barre examines lions and birds in 31.4-5, and Marvin A. Sweeney re-examines vmes(tm)s in 8.6. The imagery of Ezekiel is explored by Leslie C. Allen (the 'Death Valley' vision) and M.G. Swanepoel (Ezekiel 16 and female images of Israel), and Alan Cooper and Athalya Brenner write on the book of Jonah. Two essays of more general scope deal with the search for unity in Isaiah (David Carr) and the redactional shape of Nahum 1 (James Nogalski). An attractive and stimulating volume which reflects the liveliness of current research on the prophetic literature.

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About the Author

Philip R. Davies is Professor of Biblical Studies in the University of Sheffield, UK. David Clines is Professor of Biblical Studies and Head of Department in the University of Sheffield.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group - Sheffie
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185075361X
• ISBN 13: 9781850753612
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 218
• Editor: Davies Philip R., Clines David J. A.