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Ezra's Social Drama (Library Of Hebrew Bible/old Testament Studies Series)

Donald P. Moffat, Andrew Mein, Claudia V. Camp

Hardback 2013-04-25

Publisher Description

This volume discusses the mixed marriage controversy in Ezra9 and 10 that arises out of identity formation process utilizing Victor Turner's Social Drama model. Moffat aims to provide further insight into the mixed marriage narrative by exposing the social and cultural factors on which it is based. He also identifies historical traces in the narrative that can contribute to a historical reconstruction of the post-exilic era. The socio-cultural analysis highlights previously unobserved aspects of the narrative as it understands that the narrative reflects a context in which identity formation issues were prominent in Persian Yehud. Moffat argues that the rituals of mourning and penitential prayer are important acts that shaped the mixed marriage controversy. The label 'foreign women' is identified as a symbol which carried considerable freight and connected the mixed marriages with wider social discourse on identity. Further, the Exodus traditions are shown to be significant for the conceptual foundations underlying the narrative and the society that produced it. The analysis also gives reason to understand Ezra as the pivotal character in narrative plot. This not only affects how the narrative is understood but has implications for historical reconstruction that utilizes this narrative.

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Publisher Description

This volume discusses the mixed marriage controversy in Ezra9 and 10 that arises out of identity formation process utilizing Victor Turner's Social Drama model. Moffat aims to provide further insight into the mixed marriage narrative by exposing the social and cultural factors on which it is based. He also identifies historical traces in the narrative that can contribute to a historical reconstruction of the post-exilic era. The socio-cultural analysis highlights previously unobserved aspects of the narrative as it understands that the narrative reflects a context in which identity formation issues were prominent in Persian Yehud. Moffat argues that the rituals of mourning and penitential prayer are important acts that shaped the mixed marriage controversy. The label 'foreign women' is identified as a symbol which carried considerable freight and connected the mixed marriages with wider social discourse on identity. Further, the Exodus traditions are shown to be significant for the conceptual foundations underlying the narrative and the society that produced it. The analysis also gives reason to understand Ezra as the pivotal character in narrative plot. This not only affects how the narrative is understood but has implications for historical reconstruction that utilizes this narrative.

Koorong Code387468
ISBN056760912X
EAN9780567609120
Pages208
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryBiblical Studies
Sub-CategoryOld Testament
PublisherT&t Clark
Publication DateApr 2013
Dimensions22 x 157 x 236mm
Weight0.521kg