Swallowing the scroll : textuality and the dynamics of discourse in Ezekiel's prophecy / Ellen F. Davis.

In this original study, Dr Davis argues that Ezekiel's place in the history of prophecy is overdue for reassessment. As against current views that Ezekiel represents the collapse of prophetism into priestly and scribal forms, she argues that something radically different in prophecy begins with...

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Main Author: Davis, Ellen F.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Sheffield, England : Almond Press, 1989.
Series:Bible and literature series ; 213.
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 78.
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Summary:In this original study, Dr Davis argues that Ezekiel's place in the history of prophecy is overdue for reassessment. As against current views that Ezekiel represents the collapse of prophetism into priestly and scribal forms, she argues that something radically different in prophecy begins with Ezekiel. Ezekiel represents the creation of a new literary idiom for prophecy. He develops an archival speech form oriented less toward current events than to reshaping the tradition. He has taken a step backward from direct confrontation with an audience as the basic dynamic of communication, and has m.
Physical Description:1 online resource (184 pages)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-175) and indexes.
ISBN:9780567319135
056731913X
Reproduction Note:Electronic reproduction.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.
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