Zephaniah's Oracles Against the Nations: A Synchronic and Diachronic Study of Zephaniah 2:1-3:8 (Biblical Interpretation Series) [Hardcover]

Daniel Hojoon Ryou (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9004103112 | ISBN-13: 978-9004103115 | Publication Date: June 1995

This text deals with exegetical methods as well as their application to the text. The first part of the book examines the Hebrew text from the viewpoint of synchrony, employing insights from modern linguistic and literary theory. Important concepts such as text-grammar, textual hierarchy, communicational and actantial analysis on the one hand and prosodic hierarchy and Hebrew versification on the other emerge from this discussion. The second part of the book discusses diachronical matters such as the redactional process, its theological and pastoral significance, and the hermeneutical implications of such diachronical study. Of special interest are the additional sections on the issues of the so-called woe-cry and oracles against the nations in the Old Testament. This study is intended to be of use for those interested in the linguistic analysis and literary interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'"Der Vf. Hat eine wichtige Studie vorgelegt, an der die zuk]nftige Zephanjaforschung nicht vorbeigehen darf.'
Heinz-Dieter Neef, "Theologische Literaturzeitung, 1997.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 403 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004103112
• ISBN-13: 978-9004103115
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,397,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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