Brotherhood and Inheritance: A Canonical Reading of the Esau and Edom Traditions

by Bradford A. Anderson

Book Overview

This study offers a canonical reading of the Esau and Edom traditions, examining the portrayal of Esau and Edom in Genesis, Deuteronomy, and the prophetic material. First, it is argued that the depiction of Esau and his descendants in Genesis and Deuteronomy is, on the whole, positive. Second, it is put forward that Edom is portrayed negatively by the prophets for violating their kin, and for disrespecting the divine apportioning of the lands...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567103811
• ISBN13: 9780567103819
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"