Righteous Jehu and His Evil Heirs: The Deuteronomist's Negative Perspective on Dynastic Succession

by David T. Lamb

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David T. Lamb examines not only the dynasty of Jehu within the narrative of 2 Kings, but also the broader context of the dynasties of Israel and Judah in the books of Kings and Samuel. Lamb discusses religious aspects of kingship (such as anointing, divine election, and prayer) in both the Old Testament and in the literature of the ancient Near East. He concludes that the Deuteronomistic editor, because of a deep concern that leaders be divinely chosen...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0199231478

ISBN13:9780199231478

Release Date:January 2008

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:322 Pages

Weight:1.13 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 8.7"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality

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