In this examination of Zion theology and how it arises in the book
of Psalms Antti Laato's starting-point is that the Hebrew Bible is
the product of the exilic and postexilic times, which nonetheless
contains older traditions that have played a significant role in
the development of the text. Laato seeks out these older mythical
traditions related to Zion using a comparative methodology and
looking at Biblical traditions alongside Ugaritic texts and other
ancient Near Eastern material. As such Laato provides a historical
background for Zion theology which he can apply more broadly to the
Psalms. In addition, Laato argues that Zion-related theology in the
Psalms is closely related to two events recounted in the Hebrew
Bible. First, the architectural details of the Temple of Solomon (1
Kings 6-7), which can be compared with older mythical Zion-related
traditions. Second, the religious traditions related to the reigns
of David and Solomon such as the Ark Narrative, which ends with
David's transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem (2 Sam 6). From this Laato
builds an argument for a possible setting in Jerusalem at the time
of David and Solomon for the Zion theology that emerges in the
Psalms.
General
| Imprint: |
T. & T. Clark
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
| Release date: |
July 2018 |
| Authors: |
Antti Laato
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| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
352 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-567-68002-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-567-68002-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780567680020 |
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