Abstract
The contextual approach and form criticism are two well-established methodologies in Biblical Studies, but the natural affinities between the two have historically gone under-appreciated. Yet the substantial reconsideration of classic tenets of form-criticism that has transpired in recent memory has further separated these two like-minded methods. Through a series of case studies that carefully consider certain Old Testament texts contextually, Silhouettes of Scripture: Considering the Contextual Approach with Form-criticism considers important methodological critiques and fuse elements of both methods in order to not only re-focus natural affinities but also more precisely define how contextual studies could proceed. Initiated by a literary trigger, Schreiner and Holland’s method navigates between what has been called "parallel-o-mania" and "parallel-anonia" to consider a range of similarities and differences in terms of broad and narrow convergences. The result is a work that not only looks upon well-known parallels with fresh eyes but also seeks to establish new trajectories.
Schlagworte
Old Testament Historiography Near Eastern Literature Ancient Literature Form-criticism Contextual Approach Convergences- Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
- 1–18 Introduction 1–18
- 19–40 Chapter 1: The Enuma Elish, the Memphite Theology, and Genesis 1: A Contextual Trialogue 19–40
- 163–176 Bibliography 163–176
- 177–178 Index of Ancient Sources 177–178
- 179–184 Author Index 179–184
- 187–188 About the Authors 187–188