Language:
English
Year of publication:
2022
Titel der Quelle:
Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel
Angaben zur Quelle:
11 [supplement] (2022) 204-223
Keywords:
Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Jews History Babylonian captivity, 598-515 B.C.
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Jewish diaspora History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.
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Jewish law Biblical teaching
Abstract:
The discussion of the social context of a composition represents an attempt to go beyond historical-critical considerations, and to consider the social location of those who composed the text, the issues arising from within their particular social circle and the historical situation that motivated their composition, as well as the interests and situation of a receiving audience. While the bulk of Biblical literature exhibits a pronounced Judean orientation, some texts seem to address multiple audiences including Diaspora communities. This paper will discuss criteria for uncovering the social and historical location of target audiences, and will investigate the Diaspora orientation of various Biblical texts that might have been conceived as a means to maintaining ethnic ties with Diaspora communities.
DOI:
10.1628/hebai-2022-0018
URL:
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