Prophetic sayings are generally a reaction to immediate realities,
and therefore attempts to understand prophetic literature without
the benefit of the prophet's historical milieu are limited or
inaccurate. Contrary to the prevailing opinion that Joel is
post-exilic, the book is located within the exilic period,
recognising the lack of any rebuke consistent with a people
experiencing deep despair. The Book of Joel places great emphasis
on the motif of the divine presence residing in the midst of
Israel, and it is asserted that the prophet's main purpose was to
bring the people to renew their connection with the Lord after the
destruction of the Temple, which, though physically ruined, had not
lost its religious significance. A literary and rhetorical analysis
demonstrates how the prophet sought to influence his audience.
Literary devices and rhetorical tools are investigated, and their
relevance and contribution to the book's meanings are explored. One
central feature of the book is its focus on a detailed discussion
of the position and purpose of the locust plague, employing recent
literary approaches.
General
| Imprint: |
T. & T. Clark
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
| Release date: |
March 2013 |
| First published: |
May 2013 |
| Authors: |
Elie Assis
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
304 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-567-14787-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-567-14787-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780567147875 |
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