Overview

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. It treats 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 critical readings of Chronicles focusing in succession on the identity of Israel, the legitimacy of Jerusalem and the construction of heirarchy. 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.

Full Product Details

9789004111462

Table of Contents

Reviews

'...this book is a very significant contribution to the critical and theological debate about Exodus.' Philip Jenson.

'.. .this book is a very significant contribution to the critical and theological debate about Exodus.'<br>Philip Jenson.<br>

Author Information

Jonathan E. Dyck, Ph.D. (1994) in Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield, is Lecturer in Biblical Interpretation in the University of Dublin, Trinity College. He has published articles on Chronicles and ideological criticism.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available