Implied Law in the Abraham Narrative: A Literary and Theological Analysis (JSOT Supplement Series) PDF
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JOURNAL FOR THE STUDY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT SUPPLEMENT SERIES 335 Editors David J.A. Clines Philip R. Davies Executive Editor Andrew Mein Editorial Board Richard J. Coggins, Alan Cooper, J. Cheryl Exum, John Goldingay, Robert P. Gordon, Norman K. Gottwald, John Jarick, Andrew D.H. Mayes, Carol Meyers, Patrick D. Miller Sheffield Academic Press A Continuum imprint This page intentionally left blank Implied Law in the Abraham Narrative A Literary and Theological Analysis James K. Bruckner Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement Series 335 Copyright © 2001 Sheffield Academic Press A Continuum imprint Published by Sheffield Academic Press Ltd The Tower Building, 11 York Road, London SE1 7NX 71 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017-653 www.SheffieldAcademicPress.com www.continuumbooks.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Typeset by Sheffield Academic Press Printed on acid-free paper in Great Britain by MPG Books Ltd, Bodmin, Cornwall ISBN 1-84127-241-8 CONTENTS Preface 7 Abbreviations 8 Chapter 1 INTERPRETING PRE-SINAI LAW 11 Chapter 2 METHODOLOGY: A PLURALITY OF METHODS FOR READING LEGAL REFERENTS IN PRE-SINAI NARRATIVES 51 Chapter 3 A SURVEY OF JURIDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN THE ABRAHAM NARRATIVE 76 Chapter 4 A CLOSE NARRATIVE READING OF LEGAL REFERENTS IN GENESIS 18.16-19.29: FINDINGS FROM THE INQUEST OF THE CRY AGAINST THE SODOMITES TO THE SENTENCE THAT FOLLOWS GOD'S FINDINGS 124 Chapter 5 A CLOSE NARRATIVE READING OF LEGAL REFERENTS IN GENESIS 20.1-18: THE CONFLICTS AND RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING SARAH IN ABIMELECH' s TENT 171 Chapter 6 REFLECTIONS ON THE CREATIONAL CONTEXT OF IMPLIED LAW 199 Chapter 7 IMPLICATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH 212 6 Implied Law in the Abraham Narrative Bibliography 236 Index of References 250 Index of Authors 258 PREFACE The final stages of doctoral studies are full of debts of gratitude. I am especially grateful to my adviser, Dr Terence Fretheim, whose advice was well timed, whether in giving encouragement or in setting dead- lines. For his counsel, expertise, hours of editing and interest I remain in his debt. I am also grateful to my readers, whose commentary, chal- lenges and encouragement motivated and taught me along the way. I am appreciative of the direction Dr Richard Nysse gave in the early stages of my proposal and later, in conversations about God's role in the narrative. Dr Diane Jacobson was particularly helpful in conver- sations about wisdom, creation and law. Thanks are also due to the rest of the biblical faculty at Luther Seminary, notably Drs James Limburg, Craig Koester, Don Juel, Mark Throntveit, Mark Hilmer and Roy Harrisville, who convened formative seminars and taught at the highest standard. It has been a privilege to listen in the midst of this community of readers. The many contributions of the faculty, staff and administration at North Park Theological Seminary all are deeply appreciated. The faculty have welcomed me as a colleague, understood the labor and offered practical assistance. The staff has encouraged me in countless ways, been patient with my preoccupation, and lent hours of technical support. The administration has provided valuable time and resources, making the writing task possible. I am grateful for my extended family. They have been good com- panions on the way, endlessly patient and renewing. Above all, there is my wife, Kris. Her sense of humor and joy in living has provided balance for the journey. Her insights into the text and into my reading have made the way light. ABBREVIATIONS ABD David Noel Freedman (ed.), The Anchor Bible Dictionary (New York: Doubleday, 1992) AOAT Alter Orient und Altes Testament BA Biblical Archaeologist BASOR Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research BDB Francis Brown, S.R. Driver and Charles A. Briggs, A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1907) BHT Beitrage zur historischen Theologie BR Bible Review BTB Biblical Theology Bulletin CBQ Catholic Biblical Quarterly CHR Catholic Historical Review CurTM Currents in Theology and Mission EvT Evangelische Theologie ExpTim Expository Times FOTL The Forms of the Old Testament Literature GKC Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar (ed. E. Kautzsch, revised and trans. A.E. Cowley; Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1910) HBT Horizons in Biblical Theology HTR Harvard Theological Review HUCA Hebrew Union College Annual ICC International Critical Commentary IDE George Arthur Buttrick (ed.), The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible (4 vols.; Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1962) Int Interpretation JAAR Journal of the American Academy of Religion JAOS Journal of the American Oriental Society JETS Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society JJS Journal of Jewish Studies JNES Journal of Near Eastern Studies JPSV Jewish Publication Society Version JQR Jewish Quarterly Review JR Journal of Religion JSOT Journal for the Study of the Old Testament JSS Journal of Semitic Studies Abbreviations 9 JTS Journal of Theological Studies NASB New American Standard Bible NICOT New International Commentary on the Old Testament NRSV New Revised Standard Version OIL Old Testament Library RB Revue biblique RSV Revised Standard Version SBLDS SBL Dissertation Series TDNT Gerhard Kittel and Gerhard Friedrich (eds.), Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (trans. Geoffrey W. Bromiley; 10 vols.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1964-) TDOT G.J. Botterweck and H. Ringgren (eds.), Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament TLZ Theologische Literaturzeitung TS Theological Studies TTod Theology Today TWOT R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, Jr and Bruce K. Waltke (eds.), Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (2 vols.; Chicago: Moody Press, 1980) VT Vetus Testamentum VTSup Vetus Testamentum, Supplements WBC Word Biblical Commentary WMANT Wissenschaftliche Monographien zum Alten und Neuen Testament WTJ Westminster Theological Journal ww Word and World ZAW Zeitschrift fiir die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft ZTK Zeitschrift fur Theologie und Kirche
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