Berit Olam: 1 Kings
The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. Even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of God''s dealings with Israel. This study explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings'' ancient Israelite author: the people who inhabit it, the lives they liv...
The narratives of Solomon and Jeroboam, of Elijah and Ahab, have fascinated readers for millennia. Even apart from questions of historical authenticity, they are gripping stories of richly drawn characters caught up in the complex tale of God''s dealings with Israel. This study explores the narrative world created by 1 Kings'' ancient Israelite author: the people who inhabit it, the lives they liv...
