Bradford A. Anderson

Brotherhood and Inheritance (eBook, PDF)

A Canonical Reading of the Esau and Edom Traditions

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Produktbeschreibung

This study offers a canonical reading of the Esau and Edom traditions, examining the portrayal of Esau and Edom in Genesis, Deuteronomy, and the prophetic material. First, it is argued that the depiction of Esau and his descendants in Genesis and Deuteronomy is, on the whole, positive. Second, it is put forward that Edom is portrayed negatively by the prophets for violating their kin, and for disrespecting the divine apportioning of the lands. Finally, it is suggested that these traditions have resonance with one another based on recurring literary and theological motifs, heuristically framed as brotherhood and inheritance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780567368256
• Artikelnr.: 48423085

Autorenporträt

Bradford A. Anderson is Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Dublin City University, Ireland. His research focuses on the Hebrew Bible, as well as the reception and use of the sacred texts.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Chapter 1
Introduction Chapter 2
Esau and Edom in the History of Biblical Interpretation Chapter 3
Beginnings: Oracle, Birth and Birthright (Genesis 25:19
34) Chapter 4
Genesis 27: The Blessing of Jacob and Esau Chapter 5
Genesis 32
33: The Reunion of Jacob and Esau Chapter 6
Genesis 36: The Genealogy of Esau Chapter 7
Esau in Genesis: Summary and Conclusions Chapter 8
Deuteronomy's Portrayal of the Sons of Esau and the Edomites Chapter 9
Edom in Obadiah and the Prophets Chapter 10
Esau and Edom in Malachi 1:2
5 Chapter 11
Edom in the Prophetic Corpus: Summary and Conclusions Chapter 12
Conclusion: The Relationship of the Esau and Edom Traditions and the Implications for Election Theology Bibliography