Joshua 24 Re-examined

The present paper is a detailed analysis of the language and themes of Joshua 24:1—28. On the basis of this analysis, it is concluded that the chapter is the work of a single author, not identical with the Deuteronomist as argued by Perlitt, nor, as maintained recently by van Seters, with the Yahwis...

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Published in:Hebrew Union College annual 1987-01, Vol.58, p.119-136
Main Author: SPERLING, S. DAVID
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bible
Christianity
Exegesis and biblical criticism
Exile
Historical books
History and sciences of religions
Joshua
Judaism
Old testament
Pentateuch
Torah
Treaties
Verbs
Words
Writers
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Summary:The present paper is a detailed analysis of the language and themes of Joshua 24:1—28. On the basis of this analysis, it is concluded that the chapter is the work of a single author, not identical with the Deuteronomist as argued by Perlitt, nor, as maintained recently by van Seters, with the Yahwist. The author of Joshua 24:1—28 utilized sources of the Pentateuch and other parts of the Bible but differed from them on significant points of history and theology. The chapter preserves pre-monarchic Shechemite traditions, but was written in the eighth century B.C.E. before the fall of Samaria.
ISSN:0360-9049