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Elisha and the End of Prophetism
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Main Details
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Elisha and the End of Prophetism
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Wesley J. Bergen
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| Series | The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
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| Physical Properties |
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| Category/Genre | Judaism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781850759492
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| Classifications | Dewey:222.54092 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Sheffield Academic Press
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| Publication Date |
1 May 1999 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The stories of Elisha the prophet have received scant attention in recent years, perhaps because they are so enigmatic. This study places the Elisha material firmly within the narrative of Genesis-2 Kings, and examines the effect these stories have on the reader's perception of the role of the 'prophet'. Using the narratological theories of Mieke Bal, David Jobling and others, Bergen shows that the Elisha stories present prophetism in a negative light, confining prophets to a rather limited scope of action in the narrative world.
Author Biography
Wesley J. Bergen is Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Religion, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.
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