Joshua 24 Re-examined

The present paper is a detailed analysis of the language and themes of Joshua 24:1—28. On the basis of this analysis, it is concluded that the chapter is the work of a single author, not identical with the Deuteronomist as argued by Perlitt, nor, as maintained recently by van Seters, with the Yahwis...

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Main Author: Sperling, S. David 1941- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: College 1987
In: Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Year: 1987, Volume: 58, Pages: 119-136
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pre- and early history / Israel (Antiquity)
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Divine covenant
B Bible. Josua 24
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Summary:The present paper is a detailed analysis of the language and themes of Joshua 24:1—28. On the basis of this analysis, it is concluded that the chapter is the work of a single author, not identical with the Deuteronomist as argued by Perlitt, nor, as maintained recently by van Seters, with the Yahwist. The author of Joshua 24:1—28 utilized sources of the Pentateuch and other parts of the Bible but differed from them on significant points of history and theology. The chapter preserves pre-monarchic Shechemite traditions, but was written in the eighth century B.C.E. before the fall of Samaria.
ISSN:0360-9049
Contains:In: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion