Run, David, Run! : : An Investigation of the Theological Speech Acts of David's Departure and Return (2 Samuel 14-20) / / Steven T. Mann.

In this book, Steven Mann highlights the role of theology in the story of David's departure and return as told in 2 Samuel 14-20. Mann's method of narrative analysis employs a philosophy of language called speech act theory. His primary interest is ways in which speech act theory has been...

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Place / Publishing House:University Park, PA : : Penn State University Press, , [2021]
©2013
Year of Publication:2021
Language:English
Series:Siphrut: Literature and Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures ; 10
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Physical Description:1 online resource (196 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. How to Do Things with Theological Words
  • 2. An Overview of Perspectives on the Function of 2 Samuel 14-20
  • 3. Speech Act Theory and David's Departure and Return
  • 4. Theological Words from the Wise
  • 5. Theological Words from the Banished
  • 6. Theological Words from a Banished King
  • 7. Theological Words from Opponents
  • 8. Words from a Storyteller
  • 9. Words for the Return of a King
  • 10. David's Departure and Return as Illocutionary and Perlocutionary Act
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index of Authors
  • Index of Scripture