UID:
almahu_9949701779402882
Format:
1 online resource.
ISBN:
9789004276123
Series Statement:
Supplements to Vetus Testamentum,
Content:
The marzēaḥ existed for 3000 years in the Semitic world, but is only mentioned in the First Testament at Amos 6:7 and Jer 16:5. Other prophetic texts have been proposed as allusions that do not use the term, but without using any consistent criteria. This study analyzes those allusions in light of the extra-biblical references. The extra-biblical marzēaḥ references indicate three consistent features: upper-class drinking within a religious context. These elements provide the minimum criteria for evaluating possible allusions in the books of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah and Ezekiel, plus the direct references at Amos 6:7 and Jeremiah 16:5. Combining all known references with the biblical allusions provides a single point of reference for future work on the marzēaḥ. This volume will be of special value to those interested in ancient Semitic religion.
Note:
Preliminary material /
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Introduction /
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The Extra-Biblical Marzēaḥ /
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The Marzēaḥ in Amos /
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The Marzēaḥ in Hosea? /
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The Marzēaḥ in Isaiah? /
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The Marzēaḥ in Jeremiah /
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The Marzēaḥ in Ezekiel? /
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Conclusion /
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Bibliography /
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Indexes /
Additional Edition:
Print version: The marzēaḥ in the Prophetic Literature: References and Allusions in Light of the Extra-Biblical Evidence Leiden, Boston : BRILL, 2001, ISBN 9789004120068
Language:
English
