Representing the past : a literary analysis of narrative historiography in the book of Samuel / / by Rachelle Gilmour.

• Superior document: Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, v. 143
• Author: Gilmour, Rachelle.
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Series: Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 143.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (346 p.)
• Notes: Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Sydney, 2010.
• Other title: Preliminary Material /; Chapter One. Introduction /; Chapter Two. Causation /; Chapter Three. Meaning And Significance /; Chapter Four. Moral, Political And Theological Evaluation /; Chapter Five. Coherence And Contradictions /; Chapter Six. Conclusion /; Bibliography /; Author Index /; Scripture Index /; Subject Index /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• ISBN: 1283121077; 9786613121073; 9004203419
• ISSN: 0083-5889
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: by Rachelle Gilmour.

Eschewing both so-called minimalist and maximalist readings, this volume advocates an understanding of the book of Samuel as ancient narrative historiography that must be understood according to its own conception and ideology of history before being judged as a historical source. This study shows how narrative strategies and literary embellishment, unaccustomed in modern historiography, are used to express familiar historical concepts such as causation, meaning and evaluation of the past. The requirements for historical ‘accuracy’ within the book’s cultural milieu are investigated through analysis of the differences tolerated between the LXX and MT versions. Fresh interpretive insights for specific passages emerge as the conventions of historiography in Samuel are compared and contrasted to the ideals of modern historical theory.