Retelling the Law

Using the method of critical intertextual research, this book demonstrates that Deuteronomy (written c. 500 BC) is an Israelite sequential hypertextual reworking of Ezekiel, that Genesis and Exodus-Numbers (written c. 400 BC) are Israelite sequential hypertextual reworkings of Deuteronomy, and that Samuel-Kings (written c. 300 BC) is a Judaean sequential hypertextual reworking of Deuteronomy. Consequently, the book disproves the theories of the existence of the so-called sources or traditions of the Pentateuch. The recognition of the fact that the Pentateuch is an Israelite and not a Judaean work may have great consequences for the dialogue between the monotheistic civilizations in our world and for peace initiatives in the Holy Land.

Autorentext

Bartosz Adamczewski is assistant professor of the exegesis of the New Testament at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw (Poland). He published several books on the relationships between biblical writings and historical facts and among one another.

Inhalt
Contents: Deuteronomy as an Israelite sequential hypertextual reworking of Ezekiel Genesis as an Israelite sequential hypertextual reworking of Deuteronomy Exodus-Numbers as an Israelite sequential hypertextual reworking of Deuteronomy Samuel-Kings as a Judaean sequential hypertextual reworking of Deuteronomy.