The Unity of the Twelve
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 1990
262 pages
978-0-567-12075-5 (ISBN)
Description
Scholars have long noted the consistent canonical ordering of the minor prophets, yet have not located their unity. In this instructive book Paul House presents a close reading that demonstrates the Twelve's cohering principles. Both literary criticism and the minor prophets are succinctly introduced here. Biblical theology is also furthered through the study's focus on unity.
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1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13
978-0-567-12075-5 (9780567120755)
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Paul R. House
The Unity of the Twelve
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11/2009
Sheffield Academic Press
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Paul House is Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
- A Brief History of Minor Prophets Interpretation
- Methodology
- Chapter 2 THE GENRE OF THE TWELVE
- Introduction
- Prophecy as a Genre
- 1. Medium: Prose and Poetry
- 2. Imitation or Content
- 3. Manner of Imitation: Narration
- Conclusions
- Chapter 3 THE STRUCTURE OF THE TWELVE
- Introduction
- Determining Factors in the Twelve's Structure
- The Structure of the Twelve: Definition
- The Structure of the Twelve: Outline
- 1. Covenant and Cosmic Sin: Hosea-Micah
- 2. Nahum-Zephaniah: Covenant and Cosmic Punishment
- 3. Haggai-Malachi: Hope for Restoration
- Conclusion
- Chapter 4 PLOT AND THE TWELVE
- Plot: A Working Definition
- Plot and the Twelve
- The Plot of the Twelve
- 1. Introduction to the Downward Trek: Hosea and Joel
- 2. Complications of the Plot's Problem: Amos-Micah
- 3. Crisis Point of the Twelve: Nahum and Habakkuk
- 4. Climax and Falling Action: Zephaniah
- 5. Resolution (Denouement) of the Plot: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi
- Conclusion
- Chapter 5 THE TWELVE'S USE OF CHARACTERS
- Introduction
- The Discipline of Characterization
- 1. Definition of 'Characterization'
- 2. Ways to Understand Characterization
- 3. Types of Characters in Literature
- 4. Characterization According to Genre
- Characterization in the Twelve
- 1. Yahweh
- 2. The Prophet
- 3. Israel as Rebel and Remnant
- 4. The Nations
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6 THE TWELVE'S POINT OF VIEW
- Introduction: Major Aspects of Point of View
- The Twelve's Implied Author
- Types of Narrators and Narration in the Twelve
- The Twelve's Implied Audience
- Conclusion
- Chapter 7 EPILOGUE
- Bibliography of Works Cited
- Index of Biblical References
- Index of Authors
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