The Place of Court Tales in the Hebrew Bible and Early Jewish Literature
Form, Development, and Function
Series: The Library of Second Temple Studies;
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Product details:
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
- Date of Publication 14 May 2026
- ISBN 9781666980936
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages240 pages
- Size 228.6x152.4 mm
- Language English
- Illustrations 12 tables 700
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Short description:
Examines the development of the ancient Jewish court tales in light of the additional textual examples discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls.
MoreLong description:
A groundbreaking reassessment of the Jewish court tale, a genre that shaped Second Temple literature and theology. Andrew D. Knight-Messenger brings fresh insight to narratives featuring Jewish figures navigating foreign royal courts, from Daniel and Esther to lesser-known stories preserved in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Far from being historical curiosities, these tales emerge as literary and theological responses to exile, exploring themes of divine sovereignty, identity, and restoration.
Knight-Messenger demonstrates how court tales challenge traditional views of exile as punishment, reframing it as a setting for divine action and renewal. His analysis uncovers links to apocalyptic motifs and the development of Jewish eschatology, situating these narratives within broader currents of ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean traditions.
Combining close literary reading with historical context, this volume traces the rise, evolution, and decline of the genre, offering comparative insights and revealing its enduring significance for understanding Jewish thought in the Second Temple period.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. The Ancient Near Eastern And Mediterranean Milieu: Cognate Literature And Early Development
3. Court Tales Preserved at Qumran
4. Other Early Jewish Court Tales
5. The Jewish Court Tales and Their Worldview
Bibliography
Index
