Publication

2011 - T & T Clark, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

66,000 words, Guess

Page Count

264 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100567034739
  • ISBN-139780567034731
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011534164
  • OCLC Control Number744289091
  • Better World Books9780567034731
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC222/.1106
  • LCCBS1235.52 .A53 2011
  • LCCBS1235.2
and 1 more
  • LCCBS580.E65 A53 2011

Description

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.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies -- 556
  • T & T Clark library of biblical studies

Other Editions

  • Brotherhood and inheritance: a canonical reading of the Esau and Edom traditionsT & T Clark2011-01-01

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