The Books of Esther: Structure, Genre and Textual Integrity (JSOT Supplement)

Dorothy, Charles V.; Mein, Andrew [Series Editor]; Camp, Claudia V. [Series Editor];

ISBN 10: 1850755183 / ISBN 13: 9781850755180

Edité par Sheffield Academic Press, 1997

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• Titre: The Books of Esther: Structure, Genre and Textual Integrity (JSOT Supplement)
• Éditeur: Sheffield Academic Press
• Date de parution: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1850755183
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781850755180
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: New

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Synopsis

The Books of Esther applies form-critical tools to the Septuagint and non-Septuagint ('Lucianic') Greek texts of Esther. Differences in vocabulary, content and style show that the Greek books of Esther are independent traditions stemming from, and aimed at, two distinct religious communities. The 'Lucianic' version appears more personal, orthodox, nationalistic and Jewish; its audience is Palestinian and it intends to foster communal identity. The Septuagint version breathes a more matter-of-fact, reportorial, Hellenistic style, with an eye to tolerance of heretics and audience entertainment. The Masoretic version became canonized because it is the most multivalent of the Esthers, appealing to both religious and secular elements of Judaism.

À propos des auteurs

Andrew Mein is Lecturer in Old Testament at the University of Durham, UK.

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.