Resurrection or miraculous cures? The Elijah and Elisha narrative against its ancient near eastern background

The Elijah and Elisha cycles have similar stories where the prophet brings a dead child back to life. In addition, in the Elisha story, a corpse is thrown into the prophet's grave; when it comes into contact with one of his bones, the man returns to life. Thus the question is do these stories a...

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Main Author: Bar, Shaul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2011
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 9-18
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