Language:
English
Year of publication:
2022
Titel der Quelle:
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament
Angaben zur Quelle:
47,2 (2022) 206-222
Keywords:
Saul,
;
Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
Kings and rulers Biblical teaching
;
Spirit Biblical teaching
;
God Biblical teaching
Abstract:
In conversation with tragic readings of Saul’s career, the present article attempts to outline a parallel between the presentation and role of the spirit of YHWH and the evil spirit which afflicts Saul in 1 Samuel. By highlighting the parallel between the two spirits, the following argument suggests that they fulfil similar roles in confirming election and rejection respectively and either empowering or debilitating their recipients. The suggestion is that this analogy offers an appropriate way to understand the wider presentation of the evil spirit which afflicts Saul and has important implications for how we think about Saul’s rejection and his presentation more broadly.
DOI:
10.1177/03090892221116918
URL:
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