The Word of God in Transition: From Prophet to Exegete in the Second Temple Peri

Description: The Word of God in Transition by William M. Schniedewind The Chronicler distinguishes between "traditional prophets" and "inspired messengers," and thereby highlights a radical transition in the meaning of the "word of God" which takes place in the post-exilic period. The Chronicler summarizes his perspective in 2 Chron. 36.16, saying that Israel rejected "his prophets," "the messengers of God," and "his word" (i.e. Torah). This distinction is reflected in the forms and functions of prophetic speech in the books of Chronicles. Thus, the prophets speak to the king, and the inspired messengers (e.g. priests, levites) speak to the people. The prophets interpret narrative events for the king; they explain how God acts. The inspired messengers exhort the people, admonishing them how they should act. The prophets speeches usually do not use any kind of inspiration formula, but the inspired messengers speeches are prefaced with possession formulas. These possession formulas are not typical of classical prophecy and mark the rise of a new kind of prophecy, namely, the inspired interpretation of texts. These inspired messengers are thus forerunners of the inspired interpreters of scripture in Qumran, early Christianity and Judaism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Chronicler distinguishes between "traditional prophets" and "inspired messengers", and thereby highlights a radical transition in the meaning of the "word of God" which takes place in the post-exilic period. The Chronicler summarizes his perspective in 2 Chron. 36.16, saying that Israel rejected "his prophets", "the messengers of God", and "his word" (i.e. Torah). This distinction is reflected in the forms and functions of prophetic speech in the books of Chronicles. Thus, the prophets speak to the king, and the inspired messengers (e.g. priests, levites) speak to the people. The prophets interpret narrative events for the king; they explain how God acts. The inspired messengers exhort the people, admonishing them how they should act. The prophets speeches usually do not use any kind of inspiration formula, but the inspired messengers speeches are prefaced with possession formulas. These possession formulas are not typical of classical prophecy and mark the rise of a new kind of prophecy, namely, the inspired interpretation of texts. These inspired messengers are thus forerunners of the inspired interpreters of scripture in Qumran, early Christianity and Judaism. Author Biography William Schniedewind is Assistant Professor, Biblical Studies and North-West Semitic Languages, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles. Long Description The Chronicler distinguishes between "traditional prophets" and "inspired messengers", and thereby highlights a radical transition in the meaning of the "word of God" which takes place in the post-exilic period. The Chronicler summarizes his perspective in 2 Chron. 36.16, saying that Israel rejected "his prophets", "the messengers of God", and "his word" (i.e. Torah). This distinction is reflected in the forms and functions of prophetic speech in the books of Chronicles. Thus, the prophets speak to the king, and the inspired messengers (e.g. priests, levites) speak to the people. The prophets interpret narrative events for the king; they explain how God acts. The inspired messengers exhort the people, admonishing them how they should act. The prophets speeches usually do not use any kind of inspiration formula, but the inspired messengers speeches are prefaced with possession formulas. These possession formulas are not typical of classical prophecy and mark the rise of a new kind of prophecy, namely, the inspired interpretation of texts. These inspired messengers are thus forerunners of the inspired interpreters of scripture in Qumran, early Christianity and Judaism.> Details ISBN0567625206 Author William M. Schniedewind Short Title WORD OF GOD IN TRANSITION Language English ISBN-10 0567625206 ISBN-13 9780567625205 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 197 Year 2009 Pages 275 Residence CA, US Affiliation University of California, Los Angeles Subtitle From Prophet to Exegete in the Second Temple Period Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Place of Publication London Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2009-11-01 NZ Release Date 2009-11-01 Translated from English Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description NIPPOD Series The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies Publication Date 2009-11-01 DEWEY 222/.6015 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2009-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22901860;

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