Righteous jehu and his evil heirs: the deuteronomist's negative perspective on dynastic succession
Auteur :
Lamb, David T.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780199231478
Date de publication :
22 nov. 2007
Dimensions :
22,2 x 14,6 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
523 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A study of the dynasty of Jehu within the narrative of 2 Kings, together with the broader context of the dynasties of Israel and Judah in the books of Kings and Samuel. David T. Lamb discusses religious aspects of kingship (such as anointing, divine election, and prayer) in both the Old Testament and in the literature of the ancient Near East.