The Function of Place Naming in 2 Samuel 5–6: A Study in Collective Memory

This article examines the function of place naming narratives in 2 Samuel 5–6 in light of collective memory theory. It investigates the interaction between the physical landscape and the text in Israel's memory of the consolidation of David's kingdom. Firstly, the function of the narrative...

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Autore principale: Gilmour, Rachelle (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sage 2015
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Anno: 2015, Volume: 39, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 405-431
Altre parole chiave:B Ark of the Covenant
B Gerusalemme
B King David
B aetiology
B Etymology
B Place names
B Book of Samuel
B Philistines
B Collective Memory
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Riepilogo:This article examines the function of place naming narratives in 2 Samuel 5–6 in light of collective memory theory. It investigates the interaction between the physical landscape and the text in Israel's memory of the consolidation of David's kingdom. Firstly, the function of the narratives as a ‘site of memory’ in the text is analysed. Place namings capture memories by using a concrete image to convey the abstract meaning of the surrounding text. Secondly, the site of memory in the text is a means of rehearsal for the site of memory in the physical landscape around Jerusalem, and vice versa. Finally, the place namings are written according to a ‘template’, which connects their meaning with other memories in Ancient Israel.
ISSN:1476-6728
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0309089215590354