Since the seventies, no study has examined the methodologies of Josephus' rewriting of an entire biblical book as part of his Judean Antiquities. This book attempts to fill this vacuum by exploring Josephus' adaptation of the books of Samuel, penetrating the exegetical strategies he employs to modify the biblical stories for his intended audience. Through meticulous comparison of the biblical narrative and Josephus' Antiquities, broader issues � such as Josephus' attitude towards monarchy and women � gradually come to light, challenging long-held assumptions. This definitive exploration of Josephus' rewriting of Samuel illuminates the encounter between the ancient texts and its relevance to scholarly discourse today.

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Reading from Right to Left Essays on the Hebrew Bible in honour of David J. A. Clines

Mikhaʾel Aviʿoz

Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Bloomsbury T et T Clark

Bloomsbury Academic

Bloomsbury UK

Cassell

Library of Second Temple Studies, Online-ausg, London, England, 2015

Library of Second Temple studies, 1. publ, London, 2015

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

Bloomsbury UK, London, 2015

1, 20150423

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-236) and indexes.
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Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Acknowlegments
Abbreviations
Part I: Preliminary Matters
Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Why Samuel?
2. What Bible?
3. Apologetic versus Exegetical Motives
4. Earlier Research
5. Assumptions and Methodology
6. The Plan of the Present Book
7. Note on Translations and Editions
8. Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Books Of Samuel In Josephus: An Overview
1. The Authorship of the Books of Samuel
2. Narrative Beginnings in the Book of Samuel
3. Conclusion
Part II: Josephus’ Treatment Of The Books Of Samuel
Chapter 3: The Saul Narrative In Josephus’ Antiquities
1. Saul’s Anointing
2. Saul’s Election
3. Saul as a Prophet
4. Samuel’s Speech
5. Saul’s Supporters and Opponents
6. Saul the Wise?
7. Saul as a Military Hero
a. Saul’s Wars
b. The Battle against the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11)
c. Saul’s War against the Philistines (1 Samuel 13–14)
d. Conflict between Samuel and Saul
e. Was Saul an Observant King?
f. The Battle against Amalek (1 Samuel 15)
g. Why Did Saul Spare Agag?
8. Saul, the Unjust King
a. 1 Samuel 14 and 1 Samuel 22: Saul as Anti-Judge
b. The Massacre of the Priests of Nob in 1 Samuel 22
9. Saul and Jonathan
a. Jonathan’s Name and Appellations
b. Jonathan, Son of Saul
c. Jonathan’s Image as an Exemplary Military Leader
d. The Relationship between Saul and Jonathan
e. Saul’s Anger at Jonathan
f. Saul’s Oath and Jonathan’s Rescue
g. The Casting of the Lots
h. Jonathan’s Trial
10. Saul’s End
a. Saul and the Witch of Endor
b. The Encomium
c. The Cause of Saul’s Downfall
d. Josephus’ Conclusion of the Saul Narrative (Antiquities 6.378)
11. Conclusions
Chapter 4: The David Narratives In Josephus’ Antiquities
1. The David Narrative
a. David’s Royal Anointment (1 Samuel 16)
b. The Story of David and Goliath
2. The Relations between David and Jonathan
a. p?????a, David and Jonathan
b. Clarification of Problematic Issues and Settling Contradictions
3. David and Michal
a. Michal’s Name and Her Appellations
b. The First Encounter between David and Michal
c. Saul and David’s Dialogue about Michal
d. The Teraphim
e. Michal Saves David
f. Michal’s Lie and the Lies of Other Women in Josephus’ Writings
g. Michal’s Barrenness
h. Returning Michal to David
i. Bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem (Antiquities 7.87)
4. Saul’s Persecution of David
5. The Geography of the Persecution Stories
6. David and Abigail
a. Nabal’s Name and Place
b. The Negotiations between Nabal and David
c. Abigail
d. Abigail’s Speech
e. The Dialogue between Nabal and Abigail
f. Nabal’s Death
g. Abigail’s Marriage to David
h. David’s Marriage to Ahinoam
i. The Purpose of the Narrative
7. David’s Lament of Saul and Jonathan (2 Samuel 1.17-27)
8. David and Abner (2 Samuel 2–3)
a. Where Was Abner During the Battle against the Philistines at Gilboa?
9. David’s Establishment as King of Judah
10. Abner Establishes Ishbosheth as King
a. The Combat between Saul’s Men and David’s Men
b. The Confrontation between Abner and Ishbosheth
c. Abner Kills Asahel
11. The Motive for Abner’s Murder
a. The Combat between Saul’s Men and David’s Men
12. The Murder of Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 4)
13. David’s Reign in Hebron and Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5)
a. The Anointing of David as King of All Israel
b. The Capture of Jerusalem
c. The Blind and the Lame
d. Hiram and David
e. The Battles against the Philistines
14. The Transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6)
15. Nathan’s Oracle (2 Samuel 7)
a. The Exposition
b. David’s Disqualification from Building the Temple
c. The Dynastic Oracle
d. The Conditionality of the Davidic Covenant
16. The List of David’s Wars (2 Samuel 8)
17. David and Mephibosheth
18. David’s Wars against Ammon and Aram (2 Samuel 10.1-19)
19. David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11–12)
a. The Exposition (v. 1)
b. The First Scene (vv. 2-5)
c. The Second Scene (vv. 6-13)
d. The Third Scene (vv. 14-25)
e. Nathan’s Parable and Its Implementation (2 Samuel 12.1-15)
f. David Petitions God for the Life of the Child and the Death of the Child (vv. 16-23)
g. The Birth of Jedidiah-Solomon (vv. 24-25)
h. The Capture of Rabbath-Ammon (vv. 26-31)
20. The Absalom Narrative
a. The Rape of Tamar
b. Appellations
c. Tamar
d. The Scheme to Seduce Tamar
e. Tamar and Amnon Alone
f. Tamar’s Second Exchange with Amnon
g. Absalom’s Dialogue with Tamar
h. David’s Silence and Tamar’s Actions after the Rape
i. The Motives for Absalom’s Acts in Response to the Rape
j. Absalom’s Revenge and Flight
k. Joab and the Wise Woman of Tekoa
l. The Rebellion of Absalom
m. Absalom’s Beauty
n. The Preparations for the Revolt
o. David’s Faith in God
p. Josephus Justi??es Hushai’s Advice
q. Ahitophel’s Suicide
r. Absalom’s End
s. The Battle
t. Absalom’s Monument
u. David’s Grief over Absalom
v. David’s Return to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 19.10-41 [9-40])
21. The Revolt of Sheba ben Bichri
22. The Appendices (2 Samuel 21–24)
a. David and the Saulides (2 Samuel 21.1-14)
b. David’s Warriors
c. David’s Songs (2 Samuel 22.1-51 and 23.1-7)
d. Another List of David’s Elite Warriors
e. David’s Census (2 Samuel 24)
23. The Struggle between Adonijah and Solomon
a. The Exposition
b. Adonijah’s Preparations for His Enthronement
c. David’s Orders to Anoint Solomon as King
d. Additions from the Books of Chronicles
e. David’s Testament
f. The Encomium
24. Conclusion
Part III: Analysis Of Josephus’ Techniques And Overarching Issues
Chapter 5: Josephus’ Treatment Of Double Narratives In The Books Of Samuel
1. What Is a Doublet?
2. Doublets in Josephus’ Retelling of the Former Prophets
3. Doublets in the Book of Samuel
a. 1 Samuel 9–11
b. 1 Samuel 13 and 15
c. Is Saul among the Prophets?
d. Who Killed Goliath?
e. 1 Samuel 21/27
f. 1 Samuel 24 and 26
g. Three Versions of Saul’s Death
4. Other Repetitions
5. Josephus in Comparison with Greek and Latin Authors
6. The Rhetorical Function of the Doublets in Josephus’ Antiquities
7. Josephus and the Books of Chronicles
a. A Comparison of the David Narrative in Samuel and Chronicles
8. The Attitude towards Monarchy in Josephus’ Works
a. Josephus and Monarchy
9. The Question of Messianism
10. Josephus’ Intended Audience
a. The Case for a Gentile Audience
b. The Case for Jewish Audience
c. The Case for a Mixed Audience
11. Josephus’ Vorlage
a. Josephus’ Reliance upon the LXX— 1 Samuel 9.25-26 as an Example
b. Josephus’ Reliance upon the MT
c. Josephus’ Disregard of Both the MT and LXX
d. Josephus Con??ates MT and LXX
12. Conclusion
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of References
Index of Authors

"Since the seventies, no study has examined the methodologies of Josephus' rewriting of an entire biblical book as part of his Judean Antiquities. This book attempts to fill this vacuum by exploring Josephus' adaptation of the book of Samuel, penetrating the exegetical strategies he employs to modify the biblical stories for his intended audience. Through meticulous comparison of the biblical narrative and Josephus' Antiquities, broader issues - such as Josephus' attitude towards monarchy and women - gradually come to light, challenging long-held assumptions. This definitive exploration of Josephus' rewriting of Samuel illuminates the encounter between two ancient texts and its relevance to scholarly discourse today."-- Provided by publisher

2023-06-28