Yahweh versus Baal: A Narrative-Critical Reading of the Gideon/Abimelech Narrative *

The story of Gideon and his son Abimelech lies at the center of the book of Judges. This article offers a reading of this narrative that lends a clearer understanding of the book as a whole. Gideon and Abimelech are seen as human representatives of Yahweh and Baal. In this way, the narrative is seen...

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Main Author: Endris, Vince (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2008
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2008, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Pages: 173-195
Further subjects:B Narrative Criticism
B Judges
B Gideon
B Judges 6—9
B Abimelech
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