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

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Author / Creator:Eslinger, Lyle M., 1953-
Imprint:Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, ©1994.
Description:1 online resource (xii, 118 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series, 0309-0787 ; 164
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 164.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11183393
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ISBN:9780567206008
0567206009
9781850754817
1850754810
1281803545
9781281803542
9786611803544
6611803548
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-111) and indexes.
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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.
Other form:Print version: Eslinger, Lyle M., 1953- House of God or house of David. Sheffield, England : JSOT Press, ©1994 1850754810 9781850754817