Twice as Much of Your Spirit: Pattern, Parallel and Paronomasia in the Miracles of Elijah and Elisha

Throughout the narrative of the prophet Elisha (2 Kgs 2–13), Elisha's miracles repeat and multiply elements of the miracles of his teacher Elijah (1 Kgs 17–2 Kgs 2), from whom he requested ‘twice as much as your spirit’ (2 Kgs 2.9). Common themes, motifs and wordplays in both narratives are use...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Levine, Nachman (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Sage 1999
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 1999, Volume: 24, Issue: 85, Pages: 25-46
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic