Preaching the Tradition: Homily and Hermeneutics After the Exile (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521044783)

This book compares the addresses in the Books of Chronicles with similar material in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah and in the post-exilic prophets. Dr. Mason contends that there are many features of style, theme, and purpose in these latter books that closely echo features found in the addresses. The striking parallels suggest that the later material has been influenced by homiletical style and preaching practice in the second temple period. Mason shows how the careful reinterpretation of tradition kept faith alive for the post-exilic community in the most challenging circumstances.

Author: Rex Mason
ISBN-10: 0521044782
ISBN-13: 9780521044783
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2007
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
Binding Material: Paper