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Disloyalty and Destruction

Religion and Politics in Deuteronomy and the Modern World

by Dr. Rob Barrett

  • Hardback
  • 298 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm

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This book is a heuristic reading strategy for a modern reader to engage with YHWH's threats against Israel in "Deuteronomy". First, the biblical text is considered through close reading to discern the logic of YHWH's threats: what motivates the threats, what form the threats take, and what effect the threats expect to produce. This goal is accomplished in three steps. First, the biblical text is considered through close reading to discern the logic of YHWH's threats: what motivates the threats, what form the threats take, and what effect the threats expect to produce. Second, a modern analogy is sought that most helpfully matches the structure and logic observed in the biblical text. A number of common modern analogies for the divine-human relationship (e.g., parent-child, master-slave, husband-wife) are deemed unhelpful because they cannot support the features of the biblical pattern. However, the threats of the modern state against those who threaten it are found to bear significant resemblance. Finally, this analogy is developed for each of several significant passages of "Deuteronomy".Over the last 30 years this pioneering series has established an [illegible] reputation for cutting-edge international scholarship in Biblical Studies [illegible] attracted leading authors and editors in the field. The series takes many and creative approaches to its subjects, including innovative work from and theological perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and [illegible] developments in cultural studies and reception history.
Disloyalty and Destruction and Disloyalty and Destruction: Religion and Politics in Deuteronomy and the Modern World
Disloyalty and Destruction: Religion and Politics in Deuteronomy and the Modern WorldDisloyalty and Destruction

  • Author

    Dr. Rob Barrett

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    December 2009

  • Weight

    595g

  • Page Count

    298

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567614148

  • ISBN-10

    056761414X

  • Eden Code

    2500607

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