Righteous Jehu and His Evil Heirs: The Deuteronomist's Negative Perspective on Dynastic Succession

by David T. Lamb

David T. Lamb examines not only the dynasty of Jehu within the narrative of 2 Kings, but also the broader context of the dynasties of Israel and Judah in the books of Kings and Samuel. Lamb discusses religious aspects of kingship (such as anointing, divine election, and prayer) in both the Old Testament and in the literature of the ancient Near East. He concludes that the Deuteronomistic editor, because of a deep concern that leaders be divinely chosen...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199231478
• ISBN13: 9780199231478
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.7"