This project examines two areas where there are important interpretive problems: the composition of the book of Jeremiah and, specifically, the provenance of and ideological functions served by the text of Jeremiah on the one hand; and the redactional interests in prophecy evident in the Deuteronomistic History on the other. The book argues that two distinct political groups can be seen to vie for theological authority via their literary portrayals of traditions about Jeremiah and prophets generally in the Deutero-Jeremianic prose - a group in Babylon after the deportations of 597 B.C.E. that is attempting to claim political and cultic authority, and a group remaining behind in Judah after 597 that counters the political claims and related interpretive moves made by the Babylonian traditionists. The book then illustrates through analysis of prophetic roles in Jeremiah, Kings, and Deuteronomy 18 that there are substantial and fundamental discontinuities between the view of prophecy and the prophetic word presented in the Deuteronomic texts and the view presented in the Deutero-Jeremianic texts. The results of the present study challenge the widely accepted scholarly thesis of monolithic redaction of the book of Jeremiah at the hands of the same 'Deuteronomists' whose work is evident in the Deuteronomistic History.
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“…this is an ideal dissertation. It is a detailed analysis of an important line of inquiry, which approaches complex interpretive issues with exegetical acumen and intellectual rigor. In addition, it presents a thorough review, perhaps the most thorough review, of the recent history of literary analysis of the prose tradition in Jeremiah.” –Louis Stulman, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Vol. 66, 2004 (Catholic Biblical Quarterly )
"Sharp goes into much depth and detail as she seeks to describe the character of the two ideological perspectives found in the prose of Jeremiah. This is an interesting and well-written book, but it is not for the faint of heart or the biblical novice. Sharp is to be congratulated for nuancing a very important and complex prophetic book. This book ends with a wonderful call to exegesis and a vision of a Bible which can be read seriously and appropriated by all."" -Donn F. Morgan, Anglican Theological Review"
“…her discussion provides important insight into the potential for inner-biblical conflict and debate.” -Religious Studies Review, April, July 2004 (Religious Studies Review )
"Sharp goes into much depth and detail as she seeks to describe the character of the two ideological perspectives found in the prose of Jeremiah. This is an interesting and well-written book, but it is not for the faint of heart or the biblical novice. Sharp is to be congratulated for nuancing a very important and complex prophetic book. This book ends with a wonderful call to exegesis and a vision of a Bible which can be read seriously and appropriated by all."" -Donn F. Morgan, Anglican Theological Review"
“…her discussion provides important insight into the potential for inner-biblical conflict and debate.” -Religious Studies Review, April, July 2004 (Religious Studies Review )
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This project examines two areas where there are important interpretive problems: the composition of the book of Jeremiah and, specifically, the provenance of and ideological functions served by the text of Jeremiah on the one hand; and the redactional interests in prophecy evident in the Deuteronomistic History on the other. The book argues that two distinct political groups can be seen to vie for theological authority via their literary portrayals of traditions about Jeremiah and prophets generally in the Deutero-Jeremianic prose - a group in Babylon after the deportations of 597 B.C.E. that is attempting to claim political and cultic authority, and a group remaining behind in Judah after 597 that counters the political claims and related interpretive moves made by the Babylonian gôlâ traditionists. The book then illustrates through analysis of prophetic roles in Jeremiah, Kings, and Deuteronomy 18 that there are substantial and fundamental discontinuities between the view of prophecy and the prophetic word presented in the Deuteronomic texts and the view presented in the Deutero-Jeremianic texts. The results of the present study challenge the widely accepted scholarly thesis of monolithic redaction of the book of Jeremiah at the hands of the same 'Deuteronomists' whose work is evident in the Deuteronomistic History. No study has hitherto examined the composition of both Jeremiah and the Deuteronomic History together and addressed the complex and interrelated problems of composition throughout. Employs the most advanced analytical methods. Engages with all the most recent international scholarship. Will have a major influence on future scholarship in the field Dr. Carolyn J. Sharp is Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Yale Divinity School.
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