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Josua und Salomo
Eine Studie zu Autorität und Legitimität des Nachfolgers im Alten Testament
Series: - Vetus Testamentum, Supplements, Volume: 58
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Josua und Salomo puts forward the thesis that the literary figure of the successor was created by circles who strongly relied on the book of Deuteronomy. In order to construct the ideal of a successor they used the characters of Joshua and Solomon and implemented the results of their theological reflection which were unleashed by the complete destruction of the pre-exilic political, social and religious organization of the nation. The figure of Joshua combines all the treats of their theological conception of an ideal political leader, whereas the figure of Solomon demonstrates the dangers which are implied in monarchical succession. From the theological perspective of deuteronomism âSolomonâ and âJoshuaâ are opposite characters. The deuteronomic concepts of God and authority play a central role for the reflection on both characters.
Christa Schäfer-Lichtenberger, Ph.D. (1980) in Old Testament, University of Heidelberg, Habilitation (1992) in Old Testament Theology, University of Heidelberg, is Professor of Old Testament at Kirchliche Hochschule Bethel. She has published on social history of ancient Israel (including Stadt und Eidgenossenschaft im Alten Testament (1983)), sociology and intellectual history.
'Much of the so-called Deuteronomistic History comes under [the author's] scrutiny in this thoroughly argued and often very illuminating study.'
A.G. Auld, Society for Old Testament Study, 1995.
'This is a plausible scenario and SchL has made an important contribution to understanding this difficult part of the Old Testament Scriptures.'
Gordon Mcconville, Irish Biblical Studies, 1996.
'Ingesamt bietet die Untersuchung eine übersichtliche Grundlegung.'
A.-C. Wegner, Zeitschriften- und Bücherschau.
A.G. Auld, Society for Old Testament Study, 1995.
'This is a plausible scenario and SchL has made an important contribution to understanding this difficult part of the Old Testament Scriptures.'
Gordon Mcconville, Irish Biblical Studies, 1996.
'Ingesamt bietet die Untersuchung eine übersichtliche Grundlegung.'
A.-C. Wegner, Zeitschriften- und Bücherschau.
All those of graduate level and above interested in Old Testament Theology, the theory of the deuteronomistic school, the history of Judah, the historiography of ancient history, as well as theologians, orientalists, classical historians, and sociologists.