| Brotherhood and Inheritance: A Canonical Reading of the Esau and Edom Traditions Contributor(s): Anderson, Bradford A. (Author), Quick, Laura (Editor), Vayntrub, Jacqueline (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0567103811 ISBN-13: 9780567103819 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $51.43 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Prophets |
| Dewey: 222.110 |
| Series: Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.88 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study offers a canonical reading of the Esau and Edom traditions, examining the portrayal of Esau and Edom in Genesis, Deuteronomy, and the prophetic material. First, it is argued that the depiction of Esau and his descendants in Genesis and Deuteronomy is, on the whole, positive. Second, it is put forward that Edom is portrayed negatively by the prophets for violating their kin, and for disrespecting the divine apportioning of the lands. Finally, it is suggested that these traditions have resonance with one another based on recurring literary and theological motifs, heuristically framed as brotherhood and inheritance. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mein, Andrew: - Andrew Mein is Tutor in Old Testament, Westcott House, Cambridge. Camp, Claudia V.: - Claudia V. Camp is Professor of Religion at Texas Christian University, USA and was on the steering committee of the Seminar. She is currently co-general editor of the LHBOTS series, as well as the author or editor of 4 books and numerous articles. |