Formation and reformulation : the redaction of the book of Joshua in the light of the oldest textual witnesses /

Formation and reformulation : the redaction of the book of Joshua in the light of the oldest textual witnesses /

This volume offers a critical examination of recent theories concerning the growth of biblical literature in the light of the oldest textual witnesses (the Qumran biblical scrolls and the Septuagint). On the basis of a fresh examination of a selection of passages in the book of Joshua, it is shown t...

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Main Author: Meer, Michaël N. van der.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2004.

Series: Vetus Testamentum, Supplements 102.
Vetus Testamentum Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004264991.

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Bible. > Joshua > Criticism, Redaction.
Bible. > Joshua > Criticism, Textual.

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Call Number: BS410 BS1295.52 .V452 v. 102

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Summary:This volume offers a critical examination of recent theories concerning the growth of biblical literature in the light of the oldest textual witnesses (the Qumran biblical scrolls and the Septuagint). On the basis of a fresh examination of a selection of passages in the book of Joshua, it is shown that these witnesses do not reflect a stage in the literary formation of the book prior to the standardised (Masoretic) text, but a reinterpretation and reformulation of its contents. The study presents a new literary-critical solution to the intricate problems of Joshua 8 and a detailed exegesis of the Greek version of Joshua 1 and 5. Of special interest for Qumran scholars is the new reconstruction of 4QJoshuaª.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [537]-549) and indexes.
ISBN:9789047412922
ISSN:0083-5889 ;
Access:Available to subscribing member institutions only.