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House of God or house of David : the rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7 / Lyle Eslinger

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Eslinger, Lyle M., 1953-
Published
Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, [1994]
Copyright Date
©1994
Physical Description
1 online resource (xii, 118 pages) : illustrations
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Language Note
English.
Contents
Preface; Abbreviations; 1. Rhetoric and Persuasion in 2 Samuel 7; 2. David's First Speech & Yahweh's Rebuttal; 3. David's Response (2 Sam 7.18-29); 4. Biblical Echoes of 2 Samuel 7; Bibliography; Index of Authors; Index of Hebrew Words; Index of Subjects; Index of Biblical Citations.
Summary
2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer b.
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9780567206008 (electronic bk.)
0567206009 (electronic bk.)
1281803545
9781281803542
9786611803544
6611803548
9781850754817
1850754810
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-111) and indexes.
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