The theocratic ideology of the Chronicler

This volume is a study of the ideology of the Chronicler in the context of the emerging theocratic community of Judah in the Persian period. This study breaks new ground in treating the 'purpose' of Chronicles from an explicitly social-theoretical perspective. The first two chapters examin...

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Subtitles:The purpose of Chronicles and the critique of ideology
The purpose of the Chronicles and the critique of ideology
Main Author: Dyck, Jonathan E. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Brill 1998
In: Biblical interpretation series (33)
Year: 1998
Reviews:, in: CBQ 62 (2000) 114-115 (Throntveit, Mark A.)
, in: JThS 52 (2001) 152-156 (Williamson, H.G.M.)
, in: Bib. . 82 (2001) 277-280 (Labahn, Antje)
[Rezension von: Dyck, Jonathan E., The Theocratic Ideology of the Chronicler] (2000) (McKenzie, Steven L.)
REVIEWS (2001) (Williamson, H. G. M., 1947 -)
Series/Journal:Biblical interpretation series 33
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Chronicle 1.-2. / Theocracy
B Bible. Chronicle 1.-2. / Theocracy / Ideology criticism
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Chronicle 1.-2.
B O.T / Bible / Chronicles Theology
B Theocracy Biblical teaching
B Theocracy
B Thesis
B Chronistisches Geschichtswerk
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Summary:This volume is a study of the ideology of the Chronicler in the context of the emerging theocratic community of Judah in the Persian period. This study breaks new ground in treating the 'purpose' of Chronicles from an explicitly social-theoretical perspective. The first two chapters examine the relationship between biblical interpretation and ideological criticism, moving from the historical critical concept of 'purpose' to the hermeneutical issues of understanding, ideological distortion and critique. Subsequent chapters are devoted to three ideological critical readings of Chronicles focusing in succession on the identity of Israel, the legitimacy of Jerusalem and the construction of hierarchy. Care is taken throughout to define concepts clearly and to highlight the interpretive perspectives employed making this volume particularly useful for those engaged in methodological discussion.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Based on the author's thesis (doctoral--University of Sheffield, 1994) presented under title: The purpose of Chronicles and the critique of ideology
ISBN:9004111468