Language:
English
Year of publication:
2008
Titel der Quelle:
Journal of Hebrew Scriptures
Angaben zur Quelle:
8 (2008) 9 pp.
Keywords:
Saul, In post-biblical literature
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Josephus, Flavius.
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Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Abstract:
This essay reconsiders Louis Feldman's assertion that Josephus characterized Saul as a king who administered justice. This assertion is examined against the narratives in 1 Samuel 14 and 22. My conclusion is that Josephus did not praise Saul for being a just king. In this regard, his characterization of Saul is consistent with the biblical narratives in 1 Samuel 14 and 22, which denounce Saul for being a negative model of the king as supreme judge.
Note:
Appeared also in the journal's print version "Perspectives on Hebrew Scriptures" 5 (2009) 367-375.
DOI:
10.5508/jhs.2008.v8.a18
URL:
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