Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel

Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel

Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel

Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel

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Overview

Since the seventies, no study has examined the methodologies of Josephus' rewriting of an entire biblical book as part of his Judean Antiquities. This book attempts to fill this vacuum by exploring Josephus' adaptation of the books of Samuel, penetrating the exegetical strategies he employs to modify the biblical stories for his intended audience. Through meticulous comparison of the biblical narrative and Josephus' Antiquities, broader issues – such as Josephus' attitude towards monarchy and women – gradually come to light, challenging long-held assumptions. This definitive exploration of Josephus' rewriting of Samuel illuminates the encounter between the ancient texts and its relevance to scholarly discourse today.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780567608802
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 05/07/2015
Series: The Library of Second Temple Studies , #86
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Michael Avioz is a senior lecturer teaching at the department of Bible at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. Dr. Avioz is the author of two books and numerous scholarly articles. His books include Nathan's Oracle (2 Samuel 7) and Its Interpreters (2005) and I Sat Alone: Jeremiah among the Prophets (2009). In recent years he has been working on Josephus' interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations

Part I
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2: THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL: AN OVERVIEW

Part II
Chapter 3: THE SAUL NARRATIVE IN JOSEPHUS' ANTIQUITIES
Chapter 4: THE DAVID NARRATIVE IN JOSEPHUS' ANTIQUITIES

Part III
Chapter 5: GENERAL ISSUES IN JOSEPHUS' REWRITING OF THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL

Chapter 6: CONCLUSION
Bibliography
Index of References
Index of Authors

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