Divine violence in the Book of Samuel
"Through the example of David's census in 2 Samuel 24, key issues related to divine violence in the book of Samuel are introduced: the occurrence of inexplicable divine violence; the interplay of divine and human sovereignty; God's emotion; and the relationship between forgiveness and...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY, United States of America
Oxford University Press
[2021]
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Gilmour, Rachelle, Divine violence in the Book of Samuel] (2023) (Quinones-Roman, Luis A.)
[Rezension von: Gilmour, Rachelle, Divine violence in the Book of Samuel] (2023) (Leonard-Fleckman, Mahri) |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Samuel 1.
/ Bible. Samuel 2.
/ God
/ Violent behavior
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| Further subjects: | B
Violence
Biblical teaching
B Bible. Samuel Criticism, interpretation, etc |
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Table of Contents Blurb Literaturverzeichnis |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
Electronic |
| Summary: | "Through the example of David's census in 2 Samuel 24, key issues related to divine violence in the book of Samuel are introduced: the occurrence of inexplicable divine violence; the interplay of divine and human sovereignty; God's emotion; and the relationship between forgiveness and punishment. The parameters for the use of the term "divine violence" in this study are defined, taking into account the distinction between subjective and objective violence and Walter Benjamin's technical use of the term. The methodology of this study is outlined. Debate regarding a proposed "dark side" of God will be addressed through contemporary thinkers who challenge the dominance of retributive frameworks in ethical evaluation. An account of the characterisation of God will be given that acknowledges a diversity of traditions in the text, and focuses minimally on narrative gaps. Political contexts for the divine violence will be proposed, both monarchic and exilic"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0190938072 |