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    I & II Kings (2007): A Commentary
    I & II Kings (2007): A Commentary
    I & II Kings (2007): A Commentary
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    I & II Kings (2007): A Commentary

    By Marvin A. Sweeney

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    Now available in paperback, this volume offers a close reading of the historical books of I and II Kings, concentrating on not only issues in the history of Israel but also the literary techniques of storytelling used in these books. Marvin A. Sweeney provides a major contribution to the prominent Old Testament Library series with dvanced discussions of textual difficulties in the books of Kings as well as compelling narrative interpretations.

    The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestminster John Knox Press
    Release dateJan 18, 2013
    ISBN9781611644982
    I & II Kings (2007): A Commentary
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    Marvin A. Sweeney

    Marvin A. Sweeney isProfessor of Hebrew Bibleat Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California. He is theauthor of several books onOld Testament literature.

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