Chaos Uncreated

A Reassessment of the Theme of "Chaos" in the Hebrew Bible

Inbunden, Engelska, 2005

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This monograph presents a challenge to the view that the Hebrew Bible contains allusions to Yahweh’s battle with chaos, showing how the term has been inappropriately applied in a range of contexts where far more diverse spheres of imagery should instead be recognised. Through the construction of a careful diachronic model (developed with particular reference to the Psalter), the author presents a persuasive case for reversing common assumptions about the development of Israelite religion, finding instead that the combat motif was absent in the earliest period, whilst the slaying of a dragon was attributed to Yahweh only in a distinctive monotheistic adaptation, which arose from around 587 B.C.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2005-11-16
Mått155 x 230 x undefined mm
Vikt921 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieBeihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft
Antal sidor523
FörlagDe Gruyter
ISBN9783110179934

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I. Introduction · II. The Theme of “Chaos” in the Psalter: The State of the Question · III. Archaic Hebrew Poetry: Psalms 29, 68 and 114 · IV. Individual Laments, Royal Laments and Related Thanksgiving Psalms: Psalms 18, 32, 42-43, 69, 88, 124 and 144 · V. Songs Relating to the Protection of Zion: Psalms 93, 24, 46 and 65 · VI. National Laments: Psalms 77, 74, 89 (with 87) and 44 · VII. Songs of Universal Praise: Psalms 96, 98, 148 and 135 · VIII. The Creation of “Chaos” in the Psalter? Psalms 24, 95, 146, 148, 136, 33 and 104 · IX. The Crossing of Yam Suph: Psalms 78, 106 and 136 · X. The Theme of “Chaos” in the Psalter: Summary of Results · XI. The Theme of “Chaos” in the Wider Old Testament · XII. Conclusion

"Studie [...] mit Intensitat und auf hohem Niveau. Die von Watson gefuhrte Auseinandersetzung geschieht materialreich und profund. Die Studie von Watson bildet eine Vorgabe, um die [...] kunftige Exegese und Theologie des Alten Testaments nicht herumkommen werden."Beat Weber in: Theologische Literaturzeitung 4/2007 "This book is recommended for scholars and advanced students interested in the topic of chaos and creation:"John L. Mclaughlin in: Religious Studies Review 4/2006