Form and Intertextuality in Prophetic and Apocalyptic Literature

Synopsis: This book contains a collection of nineteen essays by Marvin A. Sweeney some previously unpublished that focus on the role of literary form and intertextuality in the study of prophetic and apocalyptic literature. The volume includes five major parts: Isaiah; Jeremiah; Ezekiel; The Book of the Twelve Prophets; and Apocalyptic Literature. Selected topics include the Book of Isaiah as Prophetic Torah; the role of Isaiah 65-66 as conclusion of the Book of Isaiah; the interpretation of the Masoretic and Septuagint forms of the book of Jeremiah; Jeremiah 2-6 and 30-31 in relation to Josiahs reform; Ezekiels role as Zadokite priest and visionary prophet; the problems of theodicy and holiness in Ezekiel 8-11 and 33-39; the interpretation of the Masoretic and Septuagint sequences of the Book of the Twelve; and others. Author Biography: Marvin A. Sweeney is Professor of Hebrew Bible at the Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University. His many publications include Zephaniah: A Commentary The Prophetic Literature and 1-2 Kings: A Commentary.