House of God or House of David : The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7

Lyle Eslinger

ISBN 10: 056757153X / ISBN 13: 9780567571533

Published by Continnuum-3PL, 2009

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer behind the facade of a grandiose and unending lineage. The history of religions problem of a Davidic versus sinaitic covenant may be resolved by attending less to the facade and more to the undertones of Yahweh's offer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: House of God or House of David : The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 056757153X
• ISBN 13: 9780567571533
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 8D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 231 grams

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Synopsis

2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer behind the facade of a grandiose and unending lineage. The history of religions problem of a Davidic versus sinaitic covenant may be resolved by attending less to the facade and more to the undertones of Yahweh's offer.