Historiography and identity (re)formulation in Second Temple historiographical literature

It is commonly accepted in various disciplines and contexts that history writing often (if not always!) contribute to the process of identity (re)formation. Using the past in order to find a renewed identity in new (socio-political and socio-religious) circumstances, is something that we also witnes...

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Contributors: Jonker, Louis C. 1962- (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York T & T Clark c2010
In: Library of Hebrew bible/Old Testament studies (534)
Year: 2010
Reviews:[Rezension von: Historiography and identity (re)formulation in Second Temple historiographical literature] (2020) (Edelman, Diana Vikander, 1954 -)
[Rezension von: Historiography and identity (re)formulation in Second Temple historiographical literature] (2012) (Moore, Michael S., 1951 -)
Series/Journal:Library of Hebrew bible/Old Testament studies Old Testament studies 534
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jews / Ethnic identity / Religious identity / Old Testament / Historiography
B Early Judaism / Historiography / Nation / Literature / History 580 BC-70
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Jews History 586 B.C.-70 A.D Historiography Congresses
B Jews Identity Historiography Congresses
B Jews Identity Historiography Congresses
B Bible O.T Historical Books Historiography Congresses
B Bible. O.T. Historical Books Historiography Congresses
B Jews--History--586 B.C.-70 A.D Historiography Congresses
B Conference program
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Summary:It is commonly accepted in various disciplines and contexts that history writing often (if not always!) contribute to the process of identity (re)formation. Using the past in order to find a renewed identity in new (socio-political and socio-religious) circumstances, is something that we also witness in Hebrew Bible historiographies. The so-called Deuteronomistic History, as well as the works of Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah, are often read from the perspective of a community trying to find a new identity in changed circumstances. In the Historical Books section at the 2008 Auckland SBL Interna
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:1283114151