The Gibeonite Deception: Reflections on the Interplay between Law and Narrative in Josh 9

The paper relates the redaction history of Josh 9 to the development of legal concepts in Deuteronomy and beyond. It shows that the earliest version of the text provided an impartial portrayal of a peace treaty between Gibeon and Israel, which prepared for the events recounted in Josh 10. After the...

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Main Author: Berner, Christoph 1976- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: Scandinavian journal of the Old Testament
Year: 2017, Volume: 31, Issue: 2, Pages: 254-274
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B law and narrative
B Covenant
B Bible. Josua 9
B Herem
B Josh 9
B Gibeonites