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A prophet like Moses? : a narrative-theological reading of the Elijah stories / Havilah Dharamraj ; foreword by R.W.L. Moberly. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Paternoster biblical monographsPublication details: Milton Keynes, England ; Colorado Springs, Colorado : Paternoster, (c)2011.Description: xvii, 262 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781842275337
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BS580.D533.P767 2011
  • BS580
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Contents:
2. 1 Kings 16:29-17:24: the drought -- 3. 1 Kings 18: The resolution of the drought -- 4. 1 Kings 19: Horeb -- 5. 1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18: Elijah and Ahaziah -- 6. 2 Kings 2: Elijah's ascension and Elisha's succession -- 7. Is Elijah a prophet like Moses?
Subject: "Since rabbinic times, the resonance between the Moses stories and the Elijah stories has been regularly noted. Taking into account that Deuteronomy 18:18 promises Israel a 'prophet like Moses', this resonance compels an evaluation of Elijah, holding Moses as the benchmark. Here, scholarship struggles with a paradox. At Horeb Elijah fails in the critical prophetic task of intercession. Yet, his service as prophet is affirmed beyond doubt in his iconic whirlwind-and-chariots-of-fire exit. How are these to be reconciled? Is Elijah a prophet of Mosaic fibre or not? This work offers a strikingly different approach to the Elijah stories. Dharamraj employs the narrative critical method to offer a close reading of the text - a reading that is singular in its sensitivity to the inner-biblical exegesis mediated by the Moses parallels. Such an approach opens up intriguing possibilities in interpretation. Here, her analysis of the dramatic and difficult discourse of the earthquake-wind-fire- 'still, small voice' theophany at Horeb is notable. So also, is the case she carefully builds for whether Elijah emerges as the hoped-for 'prophet like Moses'."--Back cover.
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1. Introduction: What may be expected of a prophet like Moses? -- 2. 1 Kings 16:29-17:24: the drought -- 3. 1 Kings 18: The resolution of the drought -- 4. 1 Kings 19: Horeb -- 5. 1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18: Elijah and Ahaziah -- 6. 2 Kings 2: Elijah's ascension and Elisha's succession -- 7. Is Elijah a prophet like Moses?

"Since rabbinic times, the resonance between the Moses stories and the Elijah stories has been regularly noted. Taking into account that Deuteronomy 18:18 promises Israel a 'prophet like Moses', this resonance compels an evaluation of Elijah, holding Moses as the benchmark. Here, scholarship struggles with a paradox. At Horeb Elijah fails in the critical prophetic task of intercession. Yet, his service as prophet is affirmed beyond doubt in his iconic whirlwind-and-chariots-of-fire exit. How are these to be reconciled? Is Elijah a prophet of Mosaic fibre or not? This work offers a strikingly different approach to the Elijah stories. Dharamraj employs the narrative critical method to offer a close reading of the text - a reading that is singular in its sensitivity to the inner-biblical exegesis mediated by the Moses parallels. Such an approach opens up intriguing possibilities in interpretation. Here, her analysis of the dramatic and difficult discourse of the earthquake-wind-fire- 'still, small voice' theophany at Horeb is notable. So also, is the case she carefully builds for whether Elijah emerges as the hoped-for 'prophet like Moses'."--Back cover.

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