{"product_id":"in-search-of-jonathan-lena-sofia-tiemeyer-9780197637777","title":"In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction","description":"In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout \u003cem\u003eIn Search of Jonathan\u003c\/em\u003e, Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0197637779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197637777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.31h x 6.42w x 1.30d","brand":"Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44069587255551,"sku":"9780197637777","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dd9e0c5f-8adc-4984-9d4b-e642d968d2c8.jpg?v=1685425480","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/in-search-of-jonathan-lena-sofia-tiemeyer-9780197637777","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}