Brotherhood and inheritance
Subtitle: a canonical reading of the Esau and Edom traditions
By: Bradford A. Anderson
Series: Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies -- 556; T & T Clark library of biblical studies; Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies -- 556.; T & T Clark library of biblical studies
Publisher: T & T Clark; T&T Clark
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780567034731
Subjects: Bible; Criticism, interpretation; Exegese; Genesis 25-36; Edomites; Motiv; Altes Testament
Description: 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. Finally, it is suggested that these traditions have resonance with one another based on recurring literary and theological motifs, heuristically framed as brotherhood and inheritance.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-253) and indexes.

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Table of contents: title: Esau and Edom in the history of biblical interpretation; title: Beginnings : oracle, birth, and birthright; title: Genesis 27 : the blessing of Jacob and Esau; title: Genesis 32-33 : the reunion of Jacob and Esau; title: Genesis 36 : the genealogy of Esau; title: Esau in Genesis : summary and conclusions; title: Deuteronomy's portrayal of the sons of Esau and the Edomites; title: Edom in Obadiah and the prophets; title: Esau and Edom in Malachi 1:2-5; title: Edom in the prophetic corpus : summary and conclusions; title: Conclusion: The relationship of Esau and Edom traditions and the implications for election theology.