What shall we do with the Canaanites?: an ethical perspective on Genesis 12:6

Colonial biblical interpretation-such as for example Moritz Merker's study of the Maasai (1904/1910), where he claims that they are historically related to the ancient Israelites-tend to see both "Israelites" and their counterparts, the "Canaanites," in the colonial, interpr...

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Main Author: Holter, Knut 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Dep. [2017]
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2017, Volume: N.S.30, Issue: 2, Pages: 337-347
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
NBE Anthropology
NCD Political ethics
VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
Further subjects:B Ethics
B Canaanites colonial ethics Gen 12 hermeneutics interpretation
B Bible. Genesis 12,6
B Canaanites
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Summary:Colonial biblical interpretation-such as for example Moritz Merker's study of the Maasai (1904/1910), where he claims that they are historically related to the ancient Israelites-tend to see both "Israelites" and their counterparts, the "Canaanites," in the colonial, interpretive contexts. On this background, the present essay discusses a textual case, the reference to the Canaanites in Gen 12:6. It is suggested that the reference is part of a multi-voiced discourse on the role of the Canaanites, and it is concluded that the guild of biblical studies can use this discourse in relation to contemporary ethical and interpretive challenges.
ISSN:1010-9919
Contains:Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.17159/2312-3621/2017/v30n2a9