Whybray 1923 1998 (2 risultati)

Softcover. 1st US edition. ix, 118 p.; 21.5 cm. (Studies in biblical theology. Second series ; 9) Contents: Abbreviations -- I Introduction -- II The character and purpose of the succession narrative: 1 the succession narrative as history; 2 the succession narrative as a novel: a. unity of theme, b. structure, c. use of dialogue, d. portrayal of character, e. style; 3 the succession narrative as a national epic; 4 the succession narrative as a moral or religious tale; 5 the succession narrative as political propaganda -- III Wisdom in the succession narrative: A. The succession narrative and the book of Proverbs: a general comparison, 1 the importance of `counsel', 2 retribution, 3 Yahweh as the controller of human destiny, 4 attitude towards the cult, 5 conclusion; B. The succession narrative as didactic literature, 1 the use of narrative in wisdom literature, 2 the Joseph narrative and the succession narrative, 3 the succession narrative as a dramatization of proverbial wisdom -- IV The political novel in Egypt and Israel: 1 the `royal novel' in Egypt, 2 the `royal novel' in the Old Testament, 3 the Egyptian novel and the succession narrative, 4 political aspects of Egyptian and Israelite literature, 5 the succession narrative and the Instruction of Amenemhet, 6 conclusion -- Index of authors. VG, sewn, in orig. blue wrapper. …

Softcover. 47 p.; 9 il. on 4 halftone pl.; 18 cm. Good, side stapled,in dampstained illus. black on yellow wrapper.