Abraham's Burial (Genesis 25.9): An Idyllic Burial or a Dispute over Inheritance?

Abraham's burial in Genesis 25 is traditionally viewed as a scene of reconciliation between Isaac and Ishmael. Both ancient (Jub. 22; 23; Gen. Rab. 62.3, 5) and modern exegetes understand that Genesis 25 records the acts of the father and the sons as exemplary for the generations to come: Abrah...

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Main Author: Kozlova, Ekaterina E. 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2017]
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2017, Volume: 42, Issue: 2, Pages: 177-197
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Genesis 25,9 / Abraham, Biblical person / Funeral / Ishmael / Distribution of inheritance
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
XA Law
Further subjects:B Abraham
B burial practices
B Inheritance
B Ishmael
B Firstborn
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