Brotherhood and Inheritance : A Canonical Reading of the Esau and Edom Traditions Hardback
by Dr. Bradford A. (Dublin City University, Ireland) Anderson
Part of the The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies series
Hardback
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This study offers a canonical reading of the Esau and Edom traditions, examining the portrayal of Esau and Edom in Genesis, Deuteronomy, and the prophetic material.
First, it is argued that the depiction of Esau and his descendants in Genesis and Deuteronomy is, on the whole, positive.
Second, it is put forward that Edom is portrayed negatively by the prophets for violating their kin, and for disrespecting the divine apportioning of the lands.
Finally, it is suggested that these traditions have resonance with one another based on recurring literary and theological motifs, heuristically framed as brotherhood and inheritance.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:02/02/2012
- ISBN:9780567034731
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:02/02/2012
- ISBN:9780567034731
