What was authoritative for Chronicles?
Book Description
This scholarly exploration delves into the complex question of religious authority in ancient Israel, examining how the biblical book of Chronicles understood and wielded authoritative sources in its time. Drawing from presentations at the European Association of Biblical Studies, this collection brings together diverse academic perspectives on what constituted religious authority for the Chronicler and how that authority functioned within ancient Jewish communities.
The volume addresses fundamental questions about how sacred texts gain their power and influence. Contributors investigate the intellectual landscape of Israel during the Persian and early Hellenistic periods, exploring how religious communities determined which writings carried weight and why. Through careful analysis of Chronicles, readers encounter insights into the development of biblical authority and the early formation of what would become canonical scripture.
For those interested in understanding how spiritual traditions establish their foundations, this work offers valuable perspectives on the relationship between text, community, and religious authority. The essays examine not just what the Chronicler considered authoritative, but how concepts of authority themselves evolved within ancient religious thought.
While primarily academic in nature, this collection provides thoughtful examination of timeless questions about religious legitimacy and textual authority that continue to shape spiritual communities today. Readers seeking to understand the historical development of biblical tradition will find substantive material for reflection on how sacred texts acquire and maintain their authoritative status across generations.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 268 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Exegese
- ✓ Explore Evidences, authority
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Chronik
- ✓ Explore Intertextualität
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., o. t. historical books
- ✓ Explore Bible
