The Characterization of Lot in Genesis

This article examines the content and context of the texts in Genesis which focus on Lot to understand the narrator's use of this important character in the presentation of Israel's ancestral origins. Lot's actions and dealings with Abraham, his response to the divine messengers, and...

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Published in:Biblical theology bulletin
Main Author: Jeansonne, Sharon Pace (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 1988
In: Biblical theology bulletin
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Summary:This article examines the content and context of the texts in Genesis which focus on Lot to understand the narrator's use of this important character in the presentation of Israel's ancestral origins. Lot's actions and dealings with Abraham, his response to the divine messengers, and his treatment of his daughters present a powerful characterization of a man who increasingly falls away from righteous behavior. The use and placement of these accounts enable the narrator to present important themes about the role of God as merciful judge.
ISSN:1945-7596
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical theology bulletin
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/014610798801800402