Until the 1970s biblical studies belonged to the
historical-critical school and had reached a point where all
problems were believed to have been solved. Then all assumptions
began to be turned on their head. Previously, historical studies
constituted the backbone of biblical studies; now, every aspect of
biblical history began to be questioned. The idea of the Old
Testament as a source of historical information was replaced by an
understanding of the texts as a means for early Jewish society to
interpret its past. 'Biblical Studies and the Failure of History'
brings together key essays which reflect the trajectory of this
scholarly shift in order to illuminate the state of biblical
studies today. The early essays present historical-critical studies
tracing historical information. Further essays employ a more
critical and interpretive perspective to examine seminal issues
ranging from the Hellenistic contexts of biblical tradition to the
functioning of Old Testament society.
General
Imprint: |
Equinox Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Copenhagen International Seminar |
Release date: |
August 2014 |
First published: |
2013 |
Authors: |
Niels Peter Lemche
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
352 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78179-017-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-78179-017-5 |
Barcode: |
9781781790175 |
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