Twice as Much of Your Spirit: Pattern, Parallel and Paronomasia in the Miracles of Elijah and Elisha
Throughout the narrative of the prophet Elisha (2 Kgs 2–13), Elisha's miracles repeat and multiply elements of the miracles of his teacher Elijah (1 Kgs 17–2 Kgs 2), from whom he requested ‘twice as much as your spirit’ (2 Kgs 2.9). Common themes, motifs and wordplays in both narratives are use...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 1999, Volume: 24, Issue: 85, Pages: 25-46 |
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| Summary: | Throughout the narrative of the prophet Elisha (2 Kgs 2–13), Elisha's miracles repeat and multiply elements of the miracles of his teacher Elijah (1 Kgs 17–2 Kgs 2), from whom he requested ‘twice as much as your spirit’ (2 Kgs 2.9). Common themes, motifs and wordplays in both narratives are used to connect, compare and contrast the two prophets and their relationship to each other and to the people of Israel to whom they minister. Common words (or plays on words), constructs, and literary motifs are used to link thematically Elisha's miracles with those of his mentor, from whom he draws his spirit, but differs markedly in his relationship to the society in which he operates. |
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| ISSN: | 1476-6728 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/030908929902408502 |