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The Empty Men: The Heroic Tradition Of Ancient Israel (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library),New
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In A Groundbreaking Work Of Literary Archaeology, A Bold Young Scholar Adds A New Page To The Quintessential Book Of Adventure Stories, That Of The Heroic Traditions Of The Old Testament.Gregory Mobley Brings A Highly Original Eye To The Familiar Stories Found In Judges, Which Depict Israels Frontier Era, And Infirst And Second Samuel, Which Portray The Ragged And Violent Emergence Of Kingship In Judah And Israel. From Ehuds Mission Into An Inaccessible Moabite Palace To The Triumph Of Gideon And His Elite Squadron Against A Midianite Swarm, From The Gangland Epic Of The Warlord Abimelechs Rise And Fall To The Narrative Of Samson, Israels Great Outlawhero, Mobley Rescues These Stories From Their Theologically Minded Biblical Editors And Traditional Interpreters. Mobley Draws Upon Semitic And European Heroic Traditions About Warriors And Wild Men, And Upon Celtic, Angloamerican, And Africanamerican Balladry About Borderers And Outlaws, To Dig Out The Heroic Themes Submerged In Biblical Adventure Stories.The Empty Men Describes The Process By Which Adventure Storiesreplete With Foolish Love, Warfare, Assassinations, Ritual Slaughter, And Grim Masculine Codeswere Transformed Into Sermons And History Lessons. Mobley Also Offers Reflections On The Iron Age Theology Of These Narratives, With Their Emphasis On Poetic Justice, And On The Mythic Dimensions Of Landscape In These Stories. Mobley Is Sure To Attract Much Attention In The Scholarly Community For His Raw Portrayals Of Biblical Heroes, For His Unblinking Attention To The Martial Codes And The Warrior Subculture Of Ancient Israel, And For His Bittersweet Reflections On The Theological And Ethical Significance Of This Corpus Of Adventure Stories That Are Under The Surfacebut Close To The Bedrockof The Many Mansions That Judaism And Christianity Have Built In Subsequent Centuries On These Foundational Texts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Empty Men: The Heroic Tradition of Ancient Israel'? A: The main theme of 'The Empty Men' revolves around the exploration of heroic traditions in the Old Testament, particularly through the narratives found in Judges and First and Second Samuel.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Empty Men' is authored by Gregory Mobley, a scholar known for his original interpretations of biblical texts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Empty Men' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Empty Men'? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Empty Men' published? A: 'The Empty Men' was published on December 13, 2005.
- Q: What does Gregory Mobley analyze in this work? A: Gregory Mobley analyzes biblical adventure stories, examining their transformation into theological narratives and their historical context, particularly focusing on martial codes and heroic figures.
- Q: Is 'The Empty Men' suitable for scholarly research? A: Yes, 'The Empty Men' is well-suited for scholarly research, as it presents original insights and interpretations that contribute to the understanding of biblical literature.
- Q: What literary approach does Mobley use in this book? A: Mobley employs a literary archaeology approach, combining historical analysis with comparative literature to reveal underlying heroic themes in biblical stories.
- Q: Are there any notable narratives discussed in this book? A: Yes, notable narratives discussed include the stories of Ehud, Gideon, Abimelech, and Samson, highlighting their roles as heroes and outlaws.
- Q: What academic audience would be interested in 'The Empty Men'? A: The book is aimed at students, scholars, and readers interested in biblical studies, ancient history, and literary analysis.