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2 - Suggested Readings on Samuel

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 December 2023

Marvin A. Sweeney
Marvin A. Sweeney
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Claremont School of Theology, California
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Summary

This short chapter explores texts relating to 1–2 Samuel, including commentaries, research works, text editions, and the context of the Former Prophets and Deuteronomistic History. It also surveys methodological issues, historical and archeological studies of the book’s context, and other useful works.

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CommentariesSurveys of ResearchText Editions and StudiesFormer ProphetsDeuteronomistic HistoryMethodological IssuesHistorical and Archeological Studies
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1 – 2 Samuel , pp. 21 - 25
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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