Buch, Englisch, Band 76, 431 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 635 g
Buch, Englisch, Band 76, 431 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 635 g
Reihe: Contributions to Biblical Exeg
ISBN: 978-90-429-3094-0
Verlag: PEETERS PUB
This book provides the first full-length literary and form-critical
study of Aaron, a central yet long-neglected biblical figure. Utilizing
a range of methodologies, it carefully examines key Pentateuchal texts
which present Aaron in multiple ways. From his appearance as prophet and
co-worker with Moses in Exodus 7-11, through his duplicitous behavior in
the Golden Calf incident of Exodus 32-34, his priestly ordination and
activity in Leviticus 9-11, his interaction with Miriam and Moses in
Numbers 12, his challenge and triumph in Numbers 16-17, to the notice of
his inadequacy and death in Deuteronomy 9-10, Aaron emerges as a vital
yet variable character in the biblical narratives. The author offers
original conclusions on Aaron’s depictions by the biblical authors, the
dating and historical settings of the texts where he appears, the
relation of characterization to ideology and context, and how literary
studies can produce fresh and fruitful insights in the future.
