The Hezekiah—Sennacherib Narrative as Polyphonic Text*
2 Kings 18—19 is commonly viewed as an incoherent narrative composed of multiple sources, necessitating a diachronic approach. However, this hypothesis is only a heuristic model suggesting we read the pericope in this way. This article instead takes a Bakhtinian approach, viewing 2 Kings 18—19 as a...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Sage
2009
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Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Anno: 2009, Volume: 33, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 335-358 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
the Deuteronomist
B Dialogism B Sennacherib B Hezekiah B Bakhtin B 2 Kings 18—19 B Polyphony |
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| Riepilogo: | 2 Kings 18—19 is commonly viewed as an incoherent narrative composed of multiple sources, necessitating a diachronic approach. However, this hypothesis is only a heuristic model suggesting we read the pericope in this way. This article instead takes a Bakhtinian approach, viewing 2 Kings 18—19 as a polyphonic composition which accounts for both the disjunctions within the narrative and its unity. Viewed as a dialogue of genres (history-like narrative, direct speech and prophetic oracle) in implicit dialogue, this narrative is `dialogic' as different voices intersect in this pericope, revealing a plurality of viewpoints. A Bakhtinian approach not only allows a fresh exegesis of the narrative but also has implications regarding the composition of the narrative, allowing the Deuteronomist more creativity than is often the case. |
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| ISSN: | 1476-6728 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0309089209102500 |