Exam 3 Concepts Flashcards
Chronicles (similar to 2 books, chronologically before/after, but at the ___ of the Hebrew bible
Ezra, Nehemiah, before both books chronologically, placed at end though
Why is Chronicles at the end of Hebrew Bible (2)
1- Last event is edict of Cyrus, 2- Return of Judah becomes paradigmatic event of history.
Typological Thought:
One event serves as a model for subsequent events, or the two events can be considered a single train.
Typological Thought in Chronicles (and counterargument)
the Return to Judah from the Diaspora could be considered a “New Exodus”, however it is more likely that this is simply a model for a goal of re-conglomeration from the Diaspora
Historical descriptive range of Chronicles
From Genesis-Kings
Role of genealogies in Chronicles
Concern with formation of Israel, familial relationships, and a registry of claims to being Israelite
Linear Genealogies
Focus on one single descendant, establishing one’s ancestry, father son relationships
Segmented Genealogies
Focus on relationships between people (siblings), different responsibilities based on which son of a patriarch you are
Fate of Zerubabbel
wanted to become a king under persia, but was probably indisposed…
Chiasm (3)
Greek Letter Chi,(x), ABCBA, C is most important
Chiasm in Chronicles
the center would be “the cultic personnel in their duties”
Chronicles and David (omissions)(6)
Omission of fight with Michai over jumping around in robes/ Omission of Bathsheba, Tamar, Absalom, rebellion of Absalom, Sheba
Chronicles and David (additions) (4)
Strong focus on David’s family with temple/ census due to “the satan”/ price of temple 50 silver->600 gold/ David does almost all the temple work
Chronicles and Solomon
No succession narrative, model of piety, no mention of wives and other gods, forced labor from foreigners, Israel schisms due to themselves, not Rehaboam.
Themes of Chronicles
immediate punishment and repentance (Manasseh)
