2 Samuel (Forms of the Old Testament Literature) [Paperback]

Antony F., Sj Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Forms of the Old Testament Literature | Publication Date: April 2005

2 Samuel, by Antony F. Campbell, S.J., is Volume VIII of The Forms of the Old Testament Literature, a series that aims to present a form-critical analysis of every book in the Hebrew Bible. Fundamentally exegetical, the FOTL volumes examine the structure, genre, setting, and intention of each textual unit in question. They also study the history behind the form-critical discussion of the material, attempt to bring consistency to the terminology for the genres and formulas of the biblical literature, and expose the exegetical process so as to enable students and pastors to engage in their own analysis and interpretation of the Old Testament texts. Beginning where he left off in his volume on 1 Samuel, Campbell unpacks the wealth of insight inherent in 2 Samuel by paying close attention to the literary structure of the book. Following a comprehensive introduction, the commentary carefully analyzes the major sections of 2 Samuel and each passage within them. In the process, Campbell reveals the diversity of views that existed in Israels traditions, and he highlights the primacy of theology over history in Israels thinking.

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About the Author

Antony F.Campbell, S.J., is professor of Old Testament at Jesuit Theological College, Melbourne, Australia. He is also the author of the volume on 1 Samuel in the FOTL series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (April 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802828132
• ISBN-13: 978-0802828132
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,662,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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