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Developments in Genre between Post-Exilic Penitential Prayers and the Psalms of Communal Lament

by Richard J. Bautch

  • Paperback
  • 216 pages
  • Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

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For scholars of the Old Testament and liturgy

Unpacks the literary link between prayer types

Helps you trace the history of confession in art

A scholarly look at the literary connection between post-exilic prayers and communal laments.

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This book examines how penitential prayers reflect literary conventions operative in the psalms of communal lament and how these conventions are at times modified in the prayers. The point of departure is the recognition that penitential prayers become well attested in Judaism after the exile. A review of prayers from Third Isaiah and the Writings indicates that in these expressions of penitence, one element is dominant: the confession of sin. This work analyzes the confession of sin and other elements common to both the penitential prayers and the psalms of communal lament. By analyzing elements that are constitutive of shared form, it becomes possible to state the literary relationship between the psalms of communal lament and the post-exilic prayers of penitence. Paperback edition is available from the Society of Biblical Literature (www.sbl-site.org).
Developments in Genre between Post-Exilic Penitential Prayers and the Psalms of Communal Lament and Glory and Power, Ritual and Relationship
Glory and Power, Ritual and RelationshipDevelopments in Genre between Post-Exilic Penitential Prayers and the Psalms of Communal Lament

  • Title

    Developments in Genre between Post-Exilic Penitential Prayers and the Psalms of Communal Lament

  • Author

    Richard J. Bautch

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Society of Biblical Literature

  • Published

    September 2003

  • Weight

    323g

  • Page Count

    216

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781589830479

  • ISBN-10

    1589830474

  • Eden Code

    1203717