Heaven for Elijah A Study of Structure Style and Symbolism in 2 Kings 2 1 8 by Michal Karnawalski 9783631872024 363187202X

Heaven for Elijah A Study of Structure Style and Symbolism in 2 Kings 2 1 8 Michal Karnawalski – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9783631871348,9783631871911,3631871341,3631871910, 9783631872024, 363187202X

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• ISBN 10: 363187202X
• ISBN 13: 9783631872024
• Author: Michal Karnawalski 

How it is possible that the story about Elisha’s succession in 2 Kings 2:1-18 is now remembered as the story about Elijah’s ascent? The intertextual answer is provided by the contrast between the number of references about the human heavenly ascension in the Hebrew Bible, and the popularity of this theme in the Ancient Near East. However, in this dissertation we focus on the more direct intratextual approach. We analyze the construction of the narrative in order to discern the features of style, structure, and symbolism which emphasize Elijah’s ascent, rather than Elisha’s succession. As a result, we can identify the proto-symbol of the narrative (Gilgal) which is interpreted by three elements (whirlwind, chariotry, and rolled mantle) referring to Elijah’s ascent.

Table contents:

1. Heavenly Ascent in the Ancient Near East

2. Biblical and Post-Biblical Perspectives

3. Question and its Status

4. Text and Codices

5. Methodology and Chapters

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