A Purely Symbolic Theory on the Chronology in 1 Kings 6:1
This article proposes a purely symbolic theory for the chronology in 1 Kgs 6:1 that 480 years elapsed between the exodus and the fourth year of Solomon. It first shows that Martin Noth's theory raises difficulties involving the tenures of Joshua, Samuel and Saul. Next, it explores the most typi...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2019]
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| In: |
Australian biblical review
Year: 2019, Volume: 67, Pages: 30-47 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Noth, Martin 1902-1968
/ Bible. Könige 1. 6,1
/ Biblical chronology
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| IxTheo Classification: | AA Study of religion HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Jews
B Bible. Könige 1. 6,1 B Chronology B Noth, Martin, 1902-1968 |
| Summary: | This article proposes a purely symbolic theory for the chronology in 1 Kgs 6:1 that 480 years elapsed between the exodus and the fourth year of Solomon. It first shows that Martin Noth's theory raises difficulties involving the tenures of Joshua, Samuel and Saul. Next, it explores the most typical theories before and after Noth, with a focus on their merits and problems. Lastly, it argues that the most promising theory is to regard the 480 years in 1 Kgs 6:1 as a post-exilic insertion to symbolise forty years rest for each of the twelve Israelite tribes. |
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| ISSN: | 0045-0308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Australian biblical review
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