An introduction to the study of Jeremiah
By: C. L. Crouch
Series: T&T Clark approaches to biblical studies; T & T Clark approaches to biblical studies
Publisher: Bloomsbury T & T Clark an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published: 2017
Place of publication: London; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9780567665720; 9780567665737; 9780567665744; 9780567665768
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Bible; Introductions
Description: C. L. Crouch provides a clear and concise introduction to the complex text of Jeremiah. Readers are introduced to the diverse approaches to the book, with attention paid to the way that these approaches differ from but also relate to one another. After a brief introduction, Crouch addresses the formation of the book, especially in relation to its Hebrew and Greek versions; the theological interests of the book and the challenges posed by attempts to link these to an actual man 'Jeremiah'; and the relationship of Jeremiah to other biblical prophets. Crouch focuses clearly on method and on approaches to the text, as is the mark of this series. This makes the book especially useful for students in the quest to navigate the diverse body of scholarly literature that surrounds this troublesome biblical book.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 148-171) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: 1. Introduction ; historical setting; title: 2. The book(s) called Jeremiah ; the two books of Jeremiah; title: 3. Jeremiah in the twentieth century ; origins ; consequences ; cracks ; tipping point; title: 4. Contemporary approaches ; historical criticism and its servants ; beyond history ; author and audience ; a multiplicity of methods; title: 5. Recent approaches in action ; Jeremiah's call begins the book ; a lamenting prophet and a traumatized community ; Judah, judgment, and the nations ; Jeremiah acquires a field ; Baruch writes a scroll; title: 6. In(-)conclusions; title: Appendix A : Chapter and verse in Hebrew and Greek; title: Appendix B : Ancient near eastern kings.