Description
This volume offers a close reading of the historical books of I and II Kings, concentrating on not only issues in the history of Israel but also the literary techniques of storytelling used in these books. Marvin A. Sweeney provides a major contribution to the prominent Old Testament Library series with advanced discussions of textual difficulties in the books of Kings as well as compelling narrative interpretations.
The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
About the Author
Marvin A. Sweeney isProfessor of Hebrew Bibleat Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California. He is theauthor of several books onOld Testament literature.
Book Information
ISBN 9780664238919
Author Marvin A. Sweeney
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
Weight(grams) 850g
