Jeroboam's Royal Drama

by Keith Bodner

Book Overview

Among the most challenging biblical figures to understand is Jeroboam son of Nebat, the first monarch of northern Israel whose story is told in 1 Kings 11-14. This book explores the characterization of Jeroboam in the Hebrew text, and traces his rags to riches career trajectory. What are the circumstances whereby this widow's son is elevated to the position of king, with a conditional promise for a lasting dynasty? A close reading of the narrative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199601887
• ISBN13: 9780199601882
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.9"