Isaiah's Kingship Polemic An Exegetical Study in Isaiah 24-27 |
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| Author:
| Barker, William D. |
| Series title: | Forschungen Zum Alten Testament 2. Reihe Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-16-153347-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2014 |
| Publisher: | Mohr Siebeck
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $99.00 |
Book Description:
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William D. Barker analyzes a wide array of possible ancient Near Eastern backgrounds to Isaiah 24-27. He finds that there is a uniquely Ugaritic background to the chapters, with evidence of a literary framework and narrative progression that has been intentionally adopted and creatively adapted from either the Ba'al Myth (KTU 1.1-1.6) itself or a shared tradition between ancient Ugarit and ancient Israel. Barker also closely examines Isaiah 24-27 in the light of the Ugaritic material...
More DescriptionWilliam D. Barker analyzes a wide array of possible ancient Near Eastern backgrounds to Isaiah 24-27. He finds that there is a uniquely Ugaritic background to the chapters, with evidence of a literary framework and narrative progression that has been intentionally adopted and creatively adapted from either the Ba'al Myth (KTU 1.1-1.6) itself or a shared tradition between ancient Ugarit and ancient Israel. Barker also closely examines Isaiah 24-27 in the light of the Ugaritic material and thereby contributes to the resolution of some of the historic questions about the interpretation, genre, dating, and function of Isaiah 24-27. A new epithet for the chapters is also proposed.