ISBN:
9781946527394
,
9781946527400
Language:
English
Pages:
xiii, 156 Seiten
Year of publication:
2019
Series Statement:
Brown Judaic studies number 364
Series Statement:
Brown judaic studies
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Holtz, Shalom E. Praying legally
DDC:
221.8/34
Keywords:
Bible Prayers
;
History and criticism
;
Judgment of God
;
Trials in the Bible
;
Justice, Administration of, in the Bible
;
Jewish law Language
;
Metaphor in the Bible
;
Bibel Altes Testament
;
Halacha
;
Gebet
;
Gottesgericht
Abstract:
Introduction to pursuing a "social analogy" -- The idea of praying legally -- Praying as a plaintiff -- Prayer, procedure, and protest -- The audience in prayer's courtroom -- Conclusion: Why pray legally?
Abstract:
"In the Hebrew Bible and related ancient sources prayer is an opportunity to make one's case before divine judges. Prayers were formulated using courtroom or trial language, including demands for judgment, confessions, and accusations. The presence of these legal concepts reveals ancient Near Eastern thoughts about what takes place when one prays. By reading ancient prayers together with legal texts, this book shows how speakers took advantage of this opportunity to have their day in the divine court, and even sue against divine injustice"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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