House of God or House of David : The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7
Overview
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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- ISBN-13: 9780567571533
- ISBN-10: 056757153X
- Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
- Publish Date: August 2009
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.31 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.47 pounds
- Page Count: 118
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