| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 309 pages) |
| Series |
Supplements to the Vetus Testamentum, 0083-5889 ; v. 120 |
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Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 120.
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| Contents |
pt. 1. Oath formulae and their literary significance -- pt. 2. Oaths and the Biblical narrative |
| Summary |
While many studies explore the literary role of the oath in general literature, none have contended with the role of the oath in the biblical narratives. This study seeks to fill that vacuum. The first section of this study examines the literary significance of the various oath formulae that appear in biblical narratives, focusing on anomalous formulations of the respective oath formulae. The second section of this study explores the narratives surrounding two characters, Saul and David, both of whom frequently engage in oath-making. The oaths taken by, to and about these characters mirror the |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-286) and indexes |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Saul, King of Israel.
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David, King of Israel
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| SUBJECT |
David, King of Israel fast |
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Saul, King of Israel fast |
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David Israel, König gnd |
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Saul Israel, König gnd |
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Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. Old Testament fast |
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Bibel Altes Testament gnd |
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Bibel Altes Testament Geschichtsbücher gnd |
| Subject |
Oaths in the Bible.
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Oaths (Jewish law)
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Oaths in the Bible
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Oaths (Jewish law)
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Eid
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Eidesformel
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Narrative Exegese
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Eid Motiv
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789047433774 |
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9047433777 |
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