1 Samuel 1-15
By (author) Rachelle Gilmour Series edited by Walter Dietrich Series edited by David M. Carr Series edited by Adele Berlin Series edited by Erhard Blum Series edited by Irmtraud Fischer Series edited by Shimon Gesundheit Series edited by Walter Groß Series edited by Gary N. Knoppers Series edited by Bernard M. Levinson Series edited by Ed Noort Series edited by Helmut Utzschneider Series edited by Beate Ego
This commentary explores the history, theology, and politics of 1 Samuel 1-15. The narrative’s rich literary detail lays the foundation for Davidic kingship before David enters the scene: from Shiloh, the ark begins its journey south to Jerusalem; the monarchy is established through political negotiation and compromise between kin; and Saul, a cipher for northern kingship, is rejected in favour of one whom God prefers. Tracing the text’s composition through monarchic and post-monarchic periods, the portrait of patrimonial kingship in 1 Samuel 1-15 is punctuated by the theopolitics of its eventual loss. This commentary engages a range of contemporary interpretive methodologies, including ethical, disability, interspecies, gender, and trauma-informed readings, to place the emergence of Israel’s monarchy within broader discussions of power, violence, and divine-human relationships.
This commentary explores the history, theology, and politics of 1 Samuel 1-15. The narrative’s rich literary detail lays the foundation for Davidic kingship before David enters the scene: from Shiloh, the ark begins its journey south to Jerusalem; the monarchy is established through political negotiation and compromise between kin; and Saul, a cipher for northern kingship, is rejected in favour of one whom God prefers. Tracing the text’s composition through monarchic and post-monarchic periods, the portrait of patrimonial kingship in 1 Samuel 1-15 is punctuated by the theopolitics of its eventual loss. This commentary engages a range of contemporary interpretive methodologies, including ethical, disability, interspecies, gender, and trauma-informed readings, to place the emergence of Israel’s monarchy within broader discussions of power, violence, and divine-human relationships.
- By (author) Rachelle Gilmour
- Series edited by Walter Dietrich
- Series edited by David M. Carr
- Series edited by Adele Berlin
- Series edited by Erhard Blum
- Series edited by Irmtraud Fischer
- Series edited by Shimon Gesundheit
- Series edited by Walter Groß
- Series edited by Gary N. Knoppers
- Series edited by Bernard M. Levinson
- Series edited by Ed Noort
- Series edited by Helmut Utzschneider
- Series edited by Beate Ego
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