a close reading of 1 Samuel 1-12 Eslinger, Lyle M. Primary Author mixed material bibliography Decatur : Almond Press Almond Press 1985 monographic en English

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With a formidable combination of methodological discipline, circumspection and creative insight, Eslinger has mounted a massive challenge to conventional readings of 1 Samuel and its narrative of Samuel, the ark, and the choosing of Saul. After a careful review of previous work he lays the outline of his literary approach and embarks on a detailed exegesis of the material, chapter by chapter, moving constantly between focal point in the text and wider context. The result is not only a new type of commentary but a persuasive and powerful new reading of an important section of 1 Samuel which until now been has viewed largely in fragmentary terms by critical scholarship. Samuel and Saul, God and people, enmesh in a story of theocracy rejected but reimposed. Eslinger's systematic presentation and clarity of style make his book readily accessible to a wide audience. Dr Eslinger is Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Dept of Religious Studies, University of Calgary, Alberta. Samuel Old testament Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc 222.43060907459412 Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 222.4306 Esl k E95020641 Non Fiction 222.4306 Esl k 55535 2014-12-15 09:59:10 2025-02-20 17:20:38 machine generated