Angela Roskop Erisman, "The Wilderness Narratives in the Hebrew Bible: Religion, Politics, and Biblical Interpretation" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
New Books in Biblical Studies
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The Duality of Moses: Kingship and Disobedience in Wilderness Narratives
This chapter delves into the dual narratives of Moses' act of bringing water from a rock in Exodus and Numbers, analyzing their contrasting portrayals of leadership. It highlights the thematic shift from a heroic figure executing divine commands to a representation of disobedience, reflecting broader issues of community leadership during times of crisis.
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