This study analyses the biblical personage Hannah as a literary entity, to illustrate her uniquely significant place in the traditions of Israel as the mother of Samuel and thus of the reform of the priesthood, the creation of the monarchy, and the teacher of all Israel. There are three interweaving themes: first, the literary issue of the barren mother type scene; second, the theological theme of divine guidance and human initiative; and third, the perspectives of early biblical interpretation. The study develops around ...
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This study analyses the biblical personage Hannah as a literary entity, to illustrate her uniquely significant place in the traditions of Israel as the mother of Samuel and thus of the reform of the priesthood, the creation of the monarchy, and the teacher of all Israel. There are three interweaving themes: first, the literary issue of the barren mother type scene; second, the theological theme of divine guidance and human initiative; and third, the perspectives of early biblical interpretation. The study develops around four works: the Hannah narrative in 1 Samuel 1-2, Pseudo-Philo's Biblical Antiquities, the Targum of the Prophets, and the Infancy Narrative in Luke 1-2.
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Fine. Some shelf wear, otherwise book content is in very good condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 134 p. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 282.
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Good. 134p. Ex-library hardcover book in original binding. Label stain on spine and stamp on title page, but otherwise a clean, tight, unmarked book in very good condition. Journal for the Study of the Old Testament: Supplement Series #282. A study of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel.
