Constructing and deconstructing power in Psalms 107 - 150
Drawing from metaphorical theology, this volume explores how differing visions of powerprinces, kings, and powers or Zion and Jerusalemare constructed and deconstructed in book 5 of the Psalter, and the ways in which psalmody contained an anti-imperial bias.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
Atlanta
SBL Press
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Series/Journal: | Ancient Israel and Its Literature
v.19 Ancient Israel and Its Literature Ser v.Volume 19 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Psalmen 107-150
/ Power
/ Empire
/ Hermeneutics
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| IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Psalmen 107-150
B Electronic books B Power (Christian theology) ; Biblical teaching B Bible ; Psalms, CVII-CL ; Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Online Access: |
Volltext (Aggregator) Volltext (Publisher) |
| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Drawing from metaphorical theology, this volume explores how differing visions of powerprinces, kings, and powers or Zion and Jerusalemare constructed and deconstructed in book 5 of the Psalter, and the ways in which psalmody contained an anti-imperial bias. Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Book 5 in the Psalter: An Introduction -- 2. The Achaemenid Dynasty and Imperial Ideology -- 3. Constructing and Deconstructing Power: Part 1 -- 4. Constructing and Deconstructing Power: Part 2 -- 5. Reconstructing Power: Images of Yahweh in Book 5 -- 6. The Identity of the People of God: Deconstructed and Constructed Power -- 7. Conclusion: Book 5 and Imperial Ideology -- Bibliography -- Index of Ancient Sources -- Index of Modern Authors. |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record |
| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (241 p) |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58983-972-4 |
