Rewriting Biblical History: Essays on Chronicles and Ben Sira in Honor of Pancratius C. Beentjes, 1st Edition

Old Testament texts frequently offer a theological view of history. This is very evident in the Books of Chronicles and in the final section of Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus). Today there is renewed interest in both these works as significant theological and cultural Jewish documents from the centuries before Jesus. Both Chronicles and Ben Sira aim to recreate a national identity centered on temple piety. Some chapters in this volume consider the portrayal of Israelite kings like David, Hezekiah, and Josiah, while others deal with prophets like Samuel and Elijah.Rewriting Biblical History: Essays on Chronicles and Ben Sira in Honor of Pancratius C. Beentjes 1st Edition is written by admin and published by De Gruyter. ISBNs for Rewriting Biblical History are 9783110240948, 3110240947 and the print ISBNs are 9783110240931, 3110240939.