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1	Two faces of Manasseh : a comparative reading of 2 Kings 21:1-18 and 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Ohm, Andrew Taehang January 2008 (has links) The aim of this thesis is to examine the two portrayals of Manasseh which appear in the books of Kings and Chronicles, considering manifold critical issues including diachronic questions, structure, narrative, literary features, and theological problems. Part One consists of a detailed examination of the Manasseh text in Kings in which I investigate the diachronic issue surrounding the text. In a literary investigation the structure of the Manasseh account is re-examined. Structurally, the focus of discourse is located in the announcement of Manasseh’s rejection of the call to repentance by Yahweh. This thesis contends that, distinct from many scholars who see diachronic seams in the Manasseh text in Kings, we cannot find any convincing diachronic levels in the Manasseh account. Rather, in spite of this terseness in dealing with source materials, Dtr used his own distinctive coherent literary scheme in the whole work on Samuel-Kings. To understand the character of Manasseh, I question Sweeney’s view which sees him a foil to Josiah. At the micro level of the literary features I examine how the small semantic units of the text are integrated with each other and accomplish their textual purposes. Part two accesses the other face of Manasseh in Chronicles, where he is portrayed as a typical model of a repentant monarchy. For an examination of the diachronic issues, I question Auld’s view that a common source existed which was used by the Chronicler and the author of Kings. Within a literary discussion, the structure of the Manasseh narrative is discussed. With regard to the character, I apply Kalimi’s ‘character creation’ examples to Chronicles, investigating whether his principles can be verified in the Manasseh account. Part Three focuses on the reasons why Kings and Chronicles should be read together, comparing how different meanings are delivered in each different context. 290
2	Two faces of Manasseh : a comparative reading of 2 Kings 21:1-18 and 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 / Ohm, Andrew Taehang. January 2008 (has links) Thesis (Ph.D.)--Aberdeen University, 2008. / Title from web page (viewed on June 3, 2009). Includes bibliographical references.
3	Until whose day? : a study of the phrase "until this day" in the Deuteronomistic history / Geoghegan, Jeffrey C. January 1999 (has links) Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 171-179).
4	Singing Moses's Song: A Performance-Critical Analysis of Deuteronomy's Song of Moses Stone, Keith Allen January 2013 (has links) Starting from the observation that Deuteronomy commands a tradition of performing the Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32.1-43), in this dissertation I explore ways in which the performance of the Song contributes to Deuteronomy's educational program through an effect on those who perform the Song. In order to do so, I employ a performance-based approach that stresses the dynamic of re-enactment that operates in traditions of performance; I argue that performers of the Song are to be transformed as they re-enact not only the characters within the Song but also those who came before them in the history of the Song's performance, particularly YHWH and Moses, whom Deuteronomy depicts as that tradition's founders. In support of this thesis, I provide a close reading of the text of the Song (as preserved in Deuteronomy and as informed by Deuteronomy's account of its origins and subsequent history) that examines how the persona of the performer interacts with these re-enacted personas in the moment of performance. I also argue that the various composers of Deuteronomy themselves participated in the tradition of performing the Song, adducing examples from throughout the book in which certain elements originally found in the Song have been adopted, elaborated, acted out, or simply mimicked while being put to another use. / Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Biblical studies Religion Performing arts Deuteronomistic History Deuteronomy Performance Criticism Song of Moses
5	Provocation and punishment : the anger of God in the book of Jeremiah and Deuteronomistic theology / Joo, Samantha. January 2006 (has links) Mass., Brandeis Univ., Diss.--Waltham, 2003.
6	Die Simson-narratief 'n vergelykende analise / Van der Merwe, David Stefanus. January 2008 (has links) Thesis (MA(Ancient Languages and Cultures))--Universiteit van Pretoria, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-81).
7	`n Literer-historiese ondersoek na Josua 3 en 4 (Afrikaans) Wildenboer, J.M. (Johannes Michael) 30 July 2010 (has links) The composition of Joshua 3 and 4 forms the main focus of this study. Although Joshua 3 and 4 have been the subject of many studies, there have been no satisfactory explanation of the many contradictions and incoherence in these chapters. Apart form the literary problems regarding the composition of Joshua 3 and 4, some challenging historical questions arise from the study of these chapters. Therefore, this literary study of Joshua 3 and 4 will not also involve some broader literary questions like the position of the book of Joshua in the Canon, but it will also attempt to answer historical questions about Israel`s past. My hypothesis is that that the final text of Joshua 3 and 4 is the result of several redactions. The original narrative of the Jordan crossing forms the main part of these chapters. This original deuteronomistic narrative was originally part of a Deuteronomistic History that encompassed Deuteronomy, Joshua, and some parts of 1 and 2 Samuel as well as the books of 1 and 2 Kings. The Deuteronomistic History originated in the exile, and was the subject of major editing up to the Persian era. Joshua 3 and 4 reflects the process of the formation of the Pentateuch. The original deuteronomistic narrative of the Jordan crossing was subsequently supplemented by a post-priestly narrative which enhanced the miracle of the crossing. This supplement probably took place when the priestly composition (Ex-Num) was joined to the deuteronomistic composition (Deut-2 Kon) as part of an compromise between rival priestly groups. The book of Deuteronomy was eventually incorporated in the foregoing books (Ex-Num) to form a Pentateuch. As a result of this process, the book of Joshua was cut off from Deuteronomy and became a post-Deuteronomic book. This explains not only the affinities and differences between Joshua and Deuteronomy, but also the peculiar position of the book of Joshua in the Canon. The narrative of the twelve memorial stones (Joshua 4) forms part of an etiological formula, found throughout Joshua 1-12. These etiological reference points reflects the lists of the returning exiles and the builders of the Jerusalem`s walls in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Furthermore, these etiological references reflects the borders of the post-exilic Israel. Joshua 4 is the post-exilic Israel`s way of interpreting the pre-exilic conquest narratives in Joshua 1-12 in order to make sense of their present situation. There are also references to the post-deuteronomistic emphasis on many sanctuaries (which probably served to legitimize the Samaritan Temple at Mount Gerizim. The book of Joshua is not to be classified as history. This study enhances the hypothesis that the book of Joshua embodies the ideology of post-exilic Judaism. In its final form, the book probably served as an attempt to bring a compromise between rival priesthoods and rival ideologies. Although the book had pre-exilic (deuteronomistic) origins, it was subsequently edited to function in a post-exilic context when the people of Israel were facing a new future with new possibilities. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Old Testament Studies / unrestricted Historical-critical exegesis Text Masoretic Etiology Priestly Hexateuch Deuteronomistic history Pentateuch Literary exegesis Literary-historical UCTD
8	Die monargale tydvak in die geskiedenis van Israel Theron, Jacques 08 1900 (has links) Text in Afrikaans / Hierdie verhandeling dek oor die algemeen die groter geheel van die Monargale Tydvak in die geskiedenis van Israel en Juda. Daar word egter meer spesifiek gefokus op die koningskap van Josia, `n merkwaardige koning van Juda, en sy godsdienstige hervormings wat van stapel gestuur is na aanleiding van die vonds van die wetboek in die Tempel. Die verhaal van Josia word geskets teen die agtergrond van die politieke klimaat in die antieke Nabye Ooste voor- en tydens sy koningskap. Aandag word dus gegee aan ander nasies en die invloed wat hulle op Juda gehad het. Daar word ook gekyk na daardie profete wat moontlik `n invloed op Josia kon gehad het, hetsy profete wat aktief was tydens sy koningskap of in die jare onmiddellik daarvoor. Laastens word ook na die Deuteronomistiese Geskiedenis gekyk ten einde die moontlike verband daarvan met Josia en sy hervormings te bepaal / This dissertation covers, in generaL the topic of the Monarchial Period in the history of Israel. More specific attention is given to Josiah. a remarkable king of Judah, and his program of religious refonn, that was set in motion with the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple. The story of Josiah is told against the background of the political climate in the ancient Near East prior to and also during Josiah's reign. Other nations and their influence on Judah is carefully considered in this regard. Attention is also given to those prophets that could possibly have influenced Josiah. Some of these prophets were active during Josiah's reign and others in the years preceding his reign. Lastly the Deuteronomistic History is considered to determine the possible links to Josiah and his refonn program / Old Testament / M.Th. (Old Testament) Deuteronomy Deuteronomistic history Influence of prophets Monarchial era Religious reforms Judah Book of the Law Josiah Deuteronomium Monargale tydvak Godsdienshervormings Wetboek Juda Josia Invloed van profete Deuteronomistiese Geskiedenis Deuteronomium Deuteronomistiese geskiedenis 222.5406 Josiah, King of Judah Jews -- History -- To 586 B.C. Monarchy -- Israel
9	Die monargale tydvak in die geskiedenis van Israel Theron, Jacques 08 1900 (has links) Text in Afrikaans / Hierdie verhandeling dek oor die algemeen die groter geheel van die Monargale Tydvak in die geskiedenis van Israel en Juda. Daar word egter meer spesifiek gefokus op die koningskap van Josia, `n merkwaardige koning van Juda, en sy godsdienstige hervormings wat van stapel gestuur is na aanleiding van die vonds van die wetboek in die Tempel. Die verhaal van Josia word geskets teen die agtergrond van die politieke klimaat in die antieke Nabye Ooste voor- en tydens sy koningskap. Aandag word dus gegee aan ander nasies en die invloed wat hulle op Juda gehad het. Daar word ook gekyk na daardie profete wat moontlik `n invloed op Josia kon gehad het, hetsy profete wat aktief was tydens sy koningskap of in die jare onmiddellik daarvoor. Laastens word ook na die Deuteronomistiese Geskiedenis gekyk ten einde die moontlike verband daarvan met Josia en sy hervormings te bepaal / This dissertation covers, in generaL the topic of the Monarchial Period in the history of Israel. More specific attention is given to Josiah. a remarkable king of Judah, and his program of religious refonn, that was set in motion with the discovery of the Book of the Law in the Temple. The story of Josiah is told against the background of the political climate in the ancient Near East prior to and also during Josiah's reign. Other nations and their influence on Judah is carefully considered in this regard. Attention is also given to those prophets that could possibly have influenced Josiah. Some of these prophets were active during Josiah's reign and others in the years preceding his reign. Lastly the Deuteronomistic History is considered to determine the possible links to Josiah and his refonn program / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M.Th. (Old Testament) Deuteronomy Deuteronomistic history Influence of prophets Monarchial era Religious reforms Judah Book of the Law Josiah Deuteronomium Monargale tydvak Godsdienshervormings Wetboek Juda Josia Invloed van profete Deuteronomistiese Geskiedenis Deuteronomium Deuteronomistiese geskiedenis 222.5406 Josiah, King of Judah Jews -- History -- To 586 B.C. Monarchy -- Israel
10	The role of the priests in Israelite identity formation in the exilic/post-exilic period with special reference to Leviticus 19:1-19a / Rol van die priesters in die Israelitiese identiteitsvorming tydens die ballingskaps-/ na-ballingskapstydperk met spesiale verwysing na Levitikus 19:1-19a Beer, Leilani 07 1900 (has links) Bibliography: leaves 289-298 / Source-criticism of the Pentateuch suggests that the priests (Source P) alone authored the Holiness Code – the premise being that Source P forms one religious, literate and elite group of several. Through the endeavor to redefine Israelite identity during the Neo-Babylonian Empire of 626–539 BCE and the Achaemenid Persian Empire of 550–330 BCE, various ideologies of Israelite identity were produced by various religious, literate and elite groups. Possibly, the Holiness Code functions as the compromise reached between two such groups, these being: the Shaphanites, and the Zadokites. Moreover, the Holiness Code functions as the basis for the agreed identity of Israel as seen by the Shaphanites and the Zadokites. Specifically, in Leviticus 19:1-19a – as being the Levitical decalogue of the Holiness Code, and which forms the emphasis of this thesis – both Shaphanite and Zadokite ideologies are expressed therein. The Shaphanite ideology is expressed through the Mosaic tradition: i.e., through the Law; and the Zadokite ideology is expressed through the Aaronide tradition: i.e., through the Cult. In the debate between the supremacy of the Law, or the Cult – i.e., Moses or Aaron – the ancient Near Eastern convention of the ‘rivalry between brothers’ is masterfully negotiated in Leviticus 19:1-19a. / Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies / D. Phil. (Old Testament) Biblical tradition Biblical history Priestly factions Levites Zadokites Aaronites Ezekiel tradition Source P Shaphanites Jeremiah tradition Pentateuch Prophets Deuteronomic history Law codes Covenant code Priestly code Deuteronomy code Holiness code Pentateuchal decalogues Decalogue Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17 Diachronic Historical-critical method Literary-criticism Pentateuchal-criticism Documentary hypothesis Sources JEDP Textual analysis Synchronic Final-form Immanent reading Narrative-criticism Hebrew patterning Israelite identity-formation Babylonian exile of 586 BCE Neo-Babylonian Empire of 626–539 BCE Achaemenid Persian Empire 559–331 BCE Second-Temple period Persian Province of Yehud Judah Jerusalem Solomon’s Temple Land-promise Cult Aaron Law Moses Social justice Holiness Sinai tradition Mosaic Saga 296.495 Priests, Jewish -- Biblical teaching Priests, Jewish -- History Zadokites Levites

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