Contributors to this volume explore the theoretical issues at. This site uses cookies to provide you with a better experience. The book of the twelve and the new form criticism press sbl. Nogalski, 9780884140214, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In the hebrew tradition they are one book the book of the twelve. The twelve shorter prophetic books hosea malachi are in english called the minor prophets. Jutta krispenzs article on idolatry, apostasy and prostitution in the book of hosea opens the volume. How to read the book of the twelve as a theological unity rolf rendtorff part ii. Nogalski writes, longstanding traditions in ancient jewish and christian sources provide incontrovertible evidence that the twelve minor prophets were transmitted on a single scroll and considered as a single book. His dissertation was published in two volumes and deals with the redaction history of the book of the twelve. Nogalski, 9781573120753, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nogalski superscriptions and incipits in the book of the twelve john d. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve classroom. Twelve is a 2002 novel by nick mcdonell about drug addiction, violence and sex among mainly wealthy manhattan teenagers.
The book of the twelve and beyond society of biblical literature. They are minor in length compared to the major prophets it is not a judgment on their worth. Nogalskis suggestion that the book of the twelve is permeated with redactional allusions to joel is simultaneously a stimulating proposal and the greatest challenge to his answer to the questions of the nature, origin, and purpose of the unity of the book of the twelve. Nogalski ancient israel and its literature james d. These themes deserve exploration for the role they play as a lens for reading the book of the twelve as a composite unity. The book of the twelve hoseajonah with cdrom by james d. Hoseajonah and the book of the twelve sage journals. Redditt and aaron schart, thematic threads in the book of the twelve berlin. James nogalski this collection of essays on the book of the twelve represents the works of james d. The articles are organized in accordance with the order of the book of the twelve.
The book of the twelve composition, reception, and. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide nogalski, james and marvin a. Nogalski has extensive experience and knowledge of the book of the twelve and he very effectively argues that they ought to be considered as a purposely organized unit rather than a hodge podge set of writings. Joel as literary anchor for the book of the twelve james d. Among others, these changes have identified a greater role for the prophetic scroll not merely the prophetic character as a vehicle for conveying the prophetic message. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve classroom resource materials. The terms minor prophets and twelve prophets can also refer to the. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve by james d. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve 9780884140214 by james nogalski, james d. With reference to 5 above, note that the ultimate fate of the nations is shown to be quite positive. Nogalski has written extensively on prophetic literature with works such as his two volume commentary the book of the twelve smyth and helwys, 2011 and literary precursors to the book of the twelve. The book of the twelve as a witness to ancient biblical interpretation barry a. A distinguished faculty fellow at rice university, he divides his. He also explains this scholarly perspective and presents findings and their implications for modern readers.
Juxtaposing views on interpreting the book of the twelve the twelve prophetic books. That pattern was established by the book of joel to establish and lock the book of the twelve into one work, compiled and linked by a brilliant editor. Jorg jeremias, the function of the book of joel for reading the twelve, in albertz, nogalski, and wohrle, perspectives on the formation of the book of the twelve, 24. Nogalski grew up in missouri, oklahoma, and kentucky.
Juxtaposing views on interpreting the book of the twelvetwelve prophetic books piscataway, new jersey. Other honors for his writing include a fellowship from the national endowment for the arts and a whiting writers award. Literary precursors to the book of the twelve james. Redactional processes in the book of the twelve james. Fuller proposed in 1988 that in 4qxiia jonah follows malachi. The strength of this joelrelated proposal is its contention that. Jones how to read the book of the twelve as a theological unity rolf rendtorff joel as literary anchor for the book of the twelve james d. Literary precursors to the book of the twelve bxaw 217, and. Nogalskis comprehensive and accessible commentary offers an overview of the ancient traditions concerning the book of the twelve that lay the. James d nogalski over the last thirty years, scholars have begun to explore the implications of an ancient jewish and christian tradition that referred to the minor prophets as the twelve, the twelve prophets, or. The problem of repentance and relapse as a unifying theme in.
This book contains a collection of essays dealing with texts in the book of the twelve written by james d. Nogalski taught at institutions in south carolina, kentucky, illinois, and north carolina before joining the faculty of the religion department at baylor in. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve colorado. While twelve follows the lives of a number of wealthy young adults, it centres on that of 17yearold drugdealer white mike. James nogalski works primarily upon prophetic literature of the hebrew bible. Perspectives on the formation of the book of the twelve. The twelve as a book the twelve in the canon historicocritical approaches.
Studies religion, books of the twelve prophets, and minor prophets. Literary precursors to the book of the twelve bxaw 217. The drug is referred to as a cross between cocaine and ecstasy. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve james nogalski. Apr 12, 20 for two prior anthologies whose articles are often cited in this volume, see james nogalski and marvin a. Essays on isaiah and the twelve in honor of john d. Introduction for more than two decades, studies have devoted significant attention to the book of the twelve as an edited literary unity. By nogalski, james dsmyth and helwys bible commentary. In thse interdependent volumes, james nogalski proposes a monumental and complex program for studying the book of the twelve. The book of the twelve and the new form criticism edited by mark j. Nogalskis is a sustained technical argument trying to demonstrate historical and theological rationales for the catchword phenomena in the book of the twelve. While twelve follows the lives of a number of wealthy young adults, it centres on that of 17yearold drugdealer white. Justin cronin is the new york times bestselling author of the passage, the twelve, the city of mirrors, mary and oneil which won the penhemingway award and the stephen crane prize, and the summer guest.
The last decades have seen many changes when it comes to the study of the four latter prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and the book of the twelve. Nogalski proceeds from a developing consensus that the twelve exhibits a chronological. Sweeney, the place and function of joel in the book of the twelve, in redditt. Nogalski and his wife, melanie, have two daughters. Nogalskis comprehensive and accessible commentary offers an overview of the ancient traditions concerning the book of the twelve that lay the foundation for understanding these recent developments. Nogalski, recurring themes in the book of the twelve. Barry jones, the book of the twelve as a witness to. The collection is broken up to form twelve individual books in the christian old testament, one for each of the prophets. Export a ris file for endnote, procite, reference manager, zotero, mendeley export a text file for bibtex note. Nogalski ancient israel and its literature by james d.
Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online. In joel as literary anchor for the book of the twelve, james d. Essays use various methodological approaches to prophetic literature, including redaction criticism, form criticism, text criticism, intertextuality, and literary analysis. Nogalski would date the joellevel redaction to the first half of the fourth century and the latest addition to after 322 b. The essays are arranged methodologically and chronologically to facilitate. Nogalskis introduction to the prophets invites modern readers to. Nogalski is best known for his ongoing work in prophetic literature of the hebrew bible, and especially in the book of the twelve hosea through malachi. Written by caring and accomplished scholars with all students of sc. Juxtaposing views on interpreting the book of the twelve twelve prophetic books piscataway, new jersey. Moreover, nogalski has translated four books into english from german which include old testament exegesis. Nogalski taught at institutions in south carolina, kentucky, illinois, and north carolina before joining the faculty of the religion department at baylor in fall 2007.
Nogalski 4 a prophetic anthology rather than a book of the twelve tchavdar s. The problem of repentance and relapse as a unifying theme. Four themes in the book of the twelve the day of yhwh, fertility of the land, the fate of gods people, and theodicy have surfaced in the discussion of editorial activity, literary development, and theological perspectives. Methodological foundations redactional processes historical insights. Reading and hearing the book of the twelve james d. The nature of the redactional work and the implications of cultic source material in the book of the twelve, in e. Nogalskis comprehensive and accessible commentary offers an overview of ancient traditions concerning the book of the twelve. Nogalski s comprehensive and accessible commentary offers an overview of the ancient traditions concerning the book of the twelve that lay the foundation for understanding these recent developments.
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