Janus Parallelism in the Book of Job by Scott B Noegel
Noegel here examines instances of Janus parallelism in the Hebrew Bible with particular attention to the book of Job, and with excursuses on the device in other ancient Near Esatern literatures. The author finds the punning device integral to the book of Job, serving a referential function. Within the context of dialogue and debate, the polysemous statements resemble a poetry contest among the participants (Job, his friends, and Elihu). The book also treats the relationship between wordplay and wisdom literature; polysemy as preserved in the Greek, Aramaic, Latin, and Syriac translations; and the impact of Janus parallelism on textual criticism and the unity of the book of Job.
Scott Noegel is Visiting Assistant Professor of Biblical and Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literatures at the University of Washington, Seattle.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780567512185 |
| ISBN 10 | 0567512185 |
| Title | Janus Parallelism in the Book of Job |
| Author | Scott B Noegel |
| Series | The Library Of Hebrew Bible Old Testament Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 223 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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