Babel, Suspense, and the Introduction to the Terah-Abram Narrative

Many Genesis interpreters view Gen. 11.27—12.9 as the foundation of the Abraham narrative (Gen. 11.27—25.11) and the opening response to the Primeval History (Gen. 1— 11). Employing a narrative critical approach that is sensitive to diachronic issues, this article proposes that 11.27—12.9 also funct...

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Main Author: Awabdy, Mark A. 1981- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2010
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2010, Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-29
Further subjects:B Babel
B divine—human relationship
B Narrative Criticism
B Suspense
B tôlēdôt
B Terah—Abram
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