Author Description
In The Wake Of The Babylonian Destruction Of Jerusalem And The Displacement Of Exile, There Is A Unique Story That Is Told About The Remnant Left Behind After The Invasion. The Narrative Of Jeremiah 40—44 Unfolds The Challenges And Crises Of This Community Who Remain In Judah As They Negotiate Their Survival Following The Catastrophe Of Jerusalem's Fall. After The Invasion Shares The Often Overlooked, But Compelling Story That Emerges From The Five Later Chapters Of Jeremiah. Keith Bodner Expertly Reveals The Assortment Of Personalities, Geographic Locations, Shifts In Point Of View, Temporal Compression, And Layers Of Irony. Primary Focused On The Narrative Design Of This Text, Professor Bodner Proves That These Chapters Form A Creative And Sophisticated Narrative That Make A Rich, Though Perhaps Underestimated, Contribution To The Book Of Jeremiah As A Whole.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the narrative structure and theological significance of the often-overlooked account of the remnant left in Judah following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem. Keith Bodner, a professor of religious studies, utilizes a literary-critical approach to analyze the final chapters of the Book of Jeremiah. He argues that these chapters constitute a sophisticated, intentional narrative design that provides critical insight into the survival and identity of the post-exilic community.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed literary analysis of Jeremiah 40—44
- Examination of character development and shifting perspectives within the text
- Analysis of temporal compression and irony as narrative tools
Scope Limits
- The book does not provide a comprehensive historical reconstruction of the entire Babylonian period
- It does not focus on archaeological evidence outside of the biblical text
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of biblical literature recognize this text as a focused contribution to the study of Jeremiah's narrative composition. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for those interested in the intersection of literary theory and biblical exegesis.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191060712
ISBN-13:
9780191060717
History
Literary Criticism
Near East
Theology