Deluty, Prophet, Intermediary, King (Brill)

NEW BOOK FROM BRILL:

Prophet, Intermediary, King

The Dynamics of Mediation in the Biblical World and Old Babylonian Mari

Series:
Culture and History of the Ancient Near East, Volume: 137

Author: Julie B. Deluty

In Prophet, Intermediary, King: The Dynamics of Mediation in the Biblical World and Old Babylonian Mari, Julie B. Deluty investigates the mediation of prophecy for kings in biblical narratives and the Old Babylonian corpus from Mari. In many cases, the prophet’s message is delivered through a third party—sometimes a royal official or family member—who may exercise a degree of autonomy in the transmission of the words. Drawing on social network theory, the book highlights the importance of third-party intermediaries in the process of communication that lies at the core of biblical and ancient Near Eastern prophecy. Recognition of the place of non-prophetic intermediaries in a monarchic system offers a new dimension to the study of prophecy in antiquity.

Copyright Year: 2024

E-Book (PDF)
Availability: Published
ISBN: 978-90-04-69077-6
Publication: 02 Apr 2024
EUR €126.00

Hardback
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ISBN: 978-90-04-69076-9
Publication: 03 Apr 2024
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