[pt] O presente trabalho analisa, na perícope de 2 Rs 2,19-25, o tema do poder paradigmático em dar vida e tirá-la, abençoar e amaldiçoar, no ministério de Eliseu. Não somente busca evidenciar a função desta perícope como uma unidade, mas também como introdução a todo o ciclo de Eliseu, o qual lidou no seu ministério com o poder de abençoar os obedientes e que respeitam o profeta como genuíno representante de YHWH, e o poder de amaldiçoar aqueles que se lhe opõem. Utilizando o Método Histórico-Crítico e a Análise Narrativa, será evidenciada em 2 Rs 2,19-25 uma mesma trama em dois episódios, servindo de conclusão da seção que engloba todo o conjunto de 2 Rs 2 numa trama unificada. Eliseu é o herói dessa narrativa, o qual tem como objetivo enquanto discípulo tornar-se mestre, o sucessor de Elias. E as simetrias entre 2 Rs 1 e 2 Rs 2 fazem de 2 Rs 1 - 2 a narrativa de sucessão profética de Eliseu moldada à sucessão mosaica. / [en] This actual essay analyzes in the pericope of 2 Kings 2,19-25 the theme of the paradigmatic power in giving life and to pulling it out, to bless and to curse in the Elisha s office. It not only seeks to highlight the role of this pericope as a unit, but also as an introduction to the whole of the Elisha s Cycle, which in his office dealt with the power to bless the obedients and those who respect the prophet as YHWH s genuine representative, and with the power to curse those who oppose the prophet. By using the Historical-Critical Method and the Narrative Analysis, it will be highlighted in 2 Kings 2,19-25 a same plot in two episodes, which serves as conclusion of the section that includes the whole of 2 Kings 2 in an unified plot. Elisha is the hero of this narrative, whose aim as disciple is to become master, the successor of Elijah. And the symmetries between 2 Kings 1 and 2 Kings 2 make 2 Kings 1 - 2 the narrative of Elisha’s prophetic succession molded as mosaic succession.

[pt] Entre Elias e Eliseu, provavelmente os mais conhecidos dentre os profetas não escritores pré-clássicos, ocorre uma sucessão profética, descrita em 2Rs 2,1-25; e 2Rs 1–2 apresenta ainda uma transição narrativa, onde dois ciclos de histórias se encontram. Estes dois ciclos têm sido, com raras exceções, trabalhados de forma independente pela pesquisa exegética. A presente tese, porém, parte da hipótese de que há uma bem pensada sucessão dos dois ciclos, de modo que 2Rs 1,1-18 tem uma significativa função para a unidade de 2Rs 1–2 em torno da sucessão profética, e que, por conseguinte, há relações intrínsecas de continuidade/descontinuidade entre os ciclos destes dois profetas. Mas a principal hipótese a ser trabalhada, e que não recebeu nenhuma consideração por parte dos estudiosos, é a de que não somente 2Rs 2,1-25, mas 2Rs 1,1-18 pertence ao ciclo de Eliseu. Metodologicamente entende-se como adequada, para tal investigação, a conjugação do Método Histórico-Crítico com a Análise Narrativa. A articulação temática permite, mediante a Análise Narrativa, ampliar ao máximo as conexões já percebidas pelo Método Histórico-Crítico; e se a Análise Narrativa mostra como 2Rs 1,1-18 e 2Rs 2,1-25 se articulam entre si, o Método Histórico-Crítico evidencia que essa articulação proposta pelo narrador implícito não obscurece o caráter independente de cada narrativa. O uso conjunto das duas metodologias proporciona, além do debate sobre os ciclos de Elias e de Eliseu, uma apreciação do caráter de ambos os profetas, a qual permite uma comparação entre as figuras de Elias e Eliseu enquanto no exercício do ministério profético, e pastoralmente aponta para um caminho do pacifismo e do rompimento com toda manifestação de violência e intolerância. / [en] Between Elijah and Elisha, probably the best known among the preclassical non-writers prophets, there is a prophetic succession, described in 2 Kings 2:1-25; and 2 Kings 1–2 also presents a narrative transition, where two cycles of stories encounter. These two cycles have been, with rare exceptions, worked independently by exegetical research. The present thesis, however, is based on the hypothesis that there is a well-thought-out succession of the two cycles, so that 2 Kings 1,1-18 has a significant function for the unity of 2 Kings 1–2 around prophetic succession, and that, therefore, there are intrinsic relations of continuity/discontinuity between the cycles of these two prophets. But the main hypothesis to be worked on, and which has received no consideration on the part of scholars, is that not only 2 Kings 2.1-25, but 2 Kings 1,1-18 belongs to the Elisha cycle. Methodologically, the conjugation of the Historical-Critical Method with Narrative Analysis is understood as appropriate for such investigation. The thematic articulation allows, through Narrative Analysis, to expand as much as possible the connections already perceived by the Historical-Critical Method; and if the Narrative Analysis shows how 2 Kings 1,1-18 and 2 Kings 2,1-25 articulate each other, the Historical-Critical Method evidences that this articulation proposed by the implicit narrator did not obfuscates the independent character of each narrative The joint use of the two methodologies provides, in addition to the debate about the cycles of Elijah and Elisha, an appreciation of the character of both prophets, which allows a comparison between the figures of Elijah and Elisha while in the exercise of prophetic ministry, and pastorally points to a path of pacifism and disruption with all manifestations of violence and intolerance.

German text / Die Frage nach der Bedeutung Elias hat schon viele Ausleger beschäftigt. Von ihm wird zwar nur innerhalb des Königebuches berichtet, aber Wundertaten und Himmelfahrt machen sein Wirken außergewöhnlich. Außerdem sind seine Nachwirkungen im Alten und Neuen Testament, sowie in Judentum und Christentum bemerkenswert. Der Großteil der Elia-Forschung liegt im Bereich der historisch-kritischen Methodik. Die Ergebnisse sind dabei nicht einheitlich. Größere Abschnitte als Gesamtheit wurden bisher nur selten untersucht. In dieser Arbeit wird der Frage durch eine literarisch-exegetische Analyse des Textabschnitts 1. Könige 16,29 – 2. Könige 2,25 nachgegangen. Dabei wird deutlich, dass auf Grundlage des vorliegenden Endtextes die Bedeutung Elias in seiner Funktion als Vertreter JHWHs liegt, der für die Rückkehr Israels zum Bund mit JHWH eintritt. Es zeigt sich eine theologische Linie von Mose über Elia hin zu Jesus. Die Nachwirkungen Elias sind aber nicht allein darauf zurückzuführen. Sie hängen auch mit dem Bericht über Wundertaten und Himmelfahrt zusammen. / The question of Elijah’s significance has piqued the interest of many scholars. Although his story is reported only in Kings, the miracles he performed and his ascension to heaven make his ministry extraordinary, and the effects of his ministry in the OT, the NT, Judaism and Christianity are noteworthy. Most research of Elijah is carried out with a historical-critical methodology. The results of this research are not consistent. This work approaches the topic through a literary-exegetical analysis of 1 Kings 16,29 – 2 Kings 2,25. On the basis of this text it becomes apparent that Elijah’s significance lies in his function as YHWH’s representative who attempts to bring Israel back to her covenant with YHWH. A theological continuum from Moses through Elijah to Jesus reveals itself. The repercussions of Elijah’s ministry are traced back not only to this, but also to the report of his miracles and ascension to heaven. / Old Testament & Ancient Near Eastern Studies / M. Th. (Old Testament)

German text / Die Frage nach der Bedeutung Elias hat schon viele Ausleger beschäftigt. Von ihm wird zwar nur innerhalb des Königebuches berichtet, aber Wundertaten und Himmelfahrt machen sein Wirken außergewöhnlich. Außerdem sind seine Nachwirkungen im Alten und Neuen Testament, sowie in Judentum und Christentum bemerkenswert. Der Großteil der Elia-Forschung liegt im Bereich der historisch-kritischen Methodik. Die Ergebnisse sind dabei nicht einheitlich. Größere Abschnitte als Gesamtheit wurden bisher nur selten untersucht. In dieser Arbeit wird der Frage durch eine literarisch-exegetische Analyse des Textabschnitts 1. Könige 16,29 – 2. Könige 2,25 nachgegangen. Dabei wird deutlich, dass auf Grundlage des vorliegenden Endtextes die Bedeutung Elias in seiner Funktion als Vertreter JHWHs liegt, der für die Rückkehr Israels zum Bund mit JHWH eintritt. Es zeigt sich eine theologische Linie von Mose über Elia hin zu Jesus. Die Nachwirkungen Elias sind aber nicht allein darauf zurückzuführen. Sie hängen auch mit dem Bericht über Wundertaten und Himmelfahrt zusammen. / The question of Elijah’s significance has piqued the interest of many scholars. Although his story is reported only in Kings, the miracles he performed and his ascension to heaven make his ministry extraordinary, and the effects of his ministry in the OT, the NT, Judaism and Christianity are noteworthy. Most research of Elijah is carried out with a historical-critical methodology. The results of this research are not consistent. This work approaches the topic through a literary-exegetical analysis of 1 Kings 16,29 – 2 Kings 2,25. On the basis of this text it becomes apparent that Elijah’s significance lies in his function as YHWH’s representative who attempts to bring Israel back to her covenant with YHWH. A theological continuum from Moses through Elijah to Jesus reveals itself. The repercussions of Elijah’s ministry are traced back not only to this, but also to the report of his miracles and ascension to heaven. / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M. Th. (Old Testament)