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Characters provide the entry point to the story of the books of Samuel, just as they do in all stories. In this book the history of research into characters in Samuel, and the role(s) they play in the text are examined and discussed. The contributors look at the interpretative function of characters in the Samuel stories, and at issues of textual composition and what profiling of characters within the text can add to theories surrounding this issue. Specific characters are also profiled and studied. The character of God is examined: is God kind towards Israel? Is God loving and ‘worthy to be praised’ 2 Sam 22.4. Characters such as Hannah are examined from the perspective of literary type, as well as Eli as priest and Samuel himself as prophet. All of the major characters within the books are studied, including David and Jonathan, and chapters also treat the minor characters and offer information on their roles in the structure of the text. The contributors provide a range of different approaches to characterization, according to their specific expertise, and provide a thorough handbook to the characters in Samuel and their roles in the literary make-up of the text.

Table of Contents:
List of Contributors Preface List of Abbreviations 1. Character as Interpretive Crux in the Book of Samuel Benjamin J.M. Johnson 2. Desire Devine: Poems – Pillars Pivots J.P. Fokkelman 3. Worthy to be Praised: God as a Character in Samuel Stephen B. Chapman 4. Hannah: A Woman Deeply Troubled Jenni Williams 5. Eli a High Priest Thrown under the Wheels of the Ox Cart Marvin A. Sweeney 6. Orthodox Theology, Ulterior Motives in Samuel’s Farewell Speech? The Characterization of the Prophet in 1 Samuel 12 J. Richard Middleton 7. From a Head above the Rest to No Head at All: Transformations in the Life of Saul Paul S. Evans 8. David: Kaleidoscope of a King Keith Bodner and Benjamin J.M. Johnson 9. The Heir of Saul: Jonathan's Life and Death in Theological Perspective Diana Abernethy 10. Analogies between Minor Characters: The Example of Michal Jonathan Jacobs 11. Abigail: A Woman of Wisdom and Decisive Action Philip F. Esler 12. Joab’s Coherence and Incoherence: Character and Characterization Barbara Green 13. Knowing Abner David Shepherd 14. ‘A Man of Shame’: Ridiculing Saul's Son, Ishbosheth Michael Avioz 15. Foreigners in David’s Court David G. Firth 16. Absalom, A Warrior for Justice – a Life Story in Seven stages Yairah Amit 17. Nathan, the Unexpected Gift of a Prophet James E. Patrick Afterword Bibliography Index

About the Author :
Keith Bodner is Professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University, USA. Benjamin J.M. Johnson is Tutor in Religious Interpretation at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, UK.

Review :
The 17 essays found in this volume are a thoughtful collection of scholarly research that focus on the significance of character and characterization in the book of Samuel ... A collection such as this one provides an opportunity to explore the many facets of the characters of Samuel. For those who wish to delve into the world of poetics and characterization with a focus on a particular character in Samuel, this collection is a good place to start. For those who want to explore particular texts in the Book of Samuel and their exegetical analysis, this volume provides a rich source. I look forward to reading the companion volume on the Book of Kings. The collection contains a number of stimulating studies and will hopefully further the conversation around the construction of characters and characterisation in the [Holy Bible].


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780567680860
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 344
  • Weight: 658 gr
  • ISBN-10: 056768086X
  • Publisher Date: 12 Dec 2019
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies
  • Width: 156 mm


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