Some Observations on Exod 6,2-8 and the Priestly Periodization
This essay investigates the nature of P’s periodization by studying afresh Exod 6,2-8. While many overinterpret the text as if P intentionally designed the tripartite division in accordance with the notion of progressive revelation, the editorial function of Exod 6,2-8 is highlighted, together with...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Peeters
2022
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Biblica
Year: 2022, Volume: 103, Issue: 1, Pages: 26-40 |
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Summary: | This essay investigates the nature of P’s periodization by studying afresh Exod 6,2-8. While many overinterpret the text as if P intentionally designed the tripartite division in accordance with the notion of progressive revelation, the editorial function of Exod 6,2-8 is highlighted, together with its limited scope and the lack of a systematic design. The simpler explanation is that the tripartite division may be the product of P’s combination of discrete traditions, in which Exod 6,2-8 played a major role. |
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ISSN: | 2385-2062 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblica
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2143/BIB.103.1.3290611 |