At the mountain of God : story and theology in Exodus 32-34 /

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Author / Creator:Moberly, R. W. L.
Imprint:Sheffield [England] : JSOT Press, ©1983.
Description:1 online resource (258 pages).
Language:English
Series:Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series, 0309-0787 ; 22
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 22.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11183324
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ISBN:9780567285157
0567285154
9780905774459
0905774442
0905774450
Notes:"This book is based upon a doctoral dissertation entitled Principle and Practice in the Study of Biblical Narrative: A Fresh Approach to Exodus 32-34 which was submitted to the University of Cambridge in 1981. Substantial revisions have been made. . . ."--Preface.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-252) and indexes.
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Summary:An introduction on appropriate methods of handling a narrative text leads into an exegesis of Exodus 32-34 in which it is argued that there is a deeper literary and theological coherence in these chapters than has been generally appreciated. There appears a striking account of Israel's relationship with God and the role of Moses within this. The exegesis promotes a discussion of the genre and purpose of Exodus 32-34 and also a preliminary reassessment of the possible growth and development of the material. As a result of the study both the distinctiveness and also the theological importance of.
Other form:Print version: Moberly, R.W.L. At the mountain of God. Sheffield [England] : JSOT Press, ©1983 0905774442 9780905774442