Formation and Reformulation: The Redaction of the Book of Joshua in the Light of the Oldest Textual Witnesses

This volume offers a critical examination of recent theories concerning the growth of biblical literature in the light of the oldest textual witnesses (the Qumran biblical scrolls and the Septuagint). On the basis of a fresh examination of a selection of passages in the book of Joshua, it is shown that these witnesses do not reflect a stage in the literary formation of the book prior to the standardised (Masoretic) text, but a reinterpretation and reformulation of its contents. The study presents a new literary-critical solution to the intricate problems of Joshua 8 and a detailed exegesis of the Greek version of Joshua 1 and 5. Of special interest for Qumran scholars is the new reconstruction of 4QJoshuaª.

• ISBN: 978-90-04-13125-5
• Editorial: E.J. BRILL.
• Encuadernacion: Tela
• Páginas: 576
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2004
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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