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Zephaniah: A Prophetic Drama (JSOT Supplement)

by Paul R. House

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A much neglected prophecy, Zephaniah proves to be an excellent subject for literary-critical enquiry. Such an approach yields new meaning for Zephaniah as it is doing for other biblical texts. After an introductory chapter devoted to the history of Zephaniah interpretation, House moves to a discussion of genre and the content of Zephaniah. Chapter 2 surveys genre analysis from Aristotle to the present and then charts the main characteristics of epic, lyric and drama. A close reading of show more Zephaniah follows, covering the book's structure, dialogue, plot, characterization, themes, points of view an show less

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Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Literature Studies and Criticism
DDC/MDS: 224 — Religion The Bible Prophetic books of Old Testament
LCC: BS1645.2 .H68 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible Old Testament Special parts of the Old Testament

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Published: 1988
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Literature Studies and Criticism
DDC/MDS: 224
LCC: BS1645.2 .H68

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