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Herem as Israelite Identity Formation : Canaanite Destruction and the Stranger

This study examines the herem texts in Deuteronomy and Joshua, focusing on their function in Israelite collective identity construction and their relation to texts concerning the ger. Studies have argued that these texts operate metaphorically in order to differentiate the Israelite group (e.g., Crouch). This examination of the herem texts concentrates on redaction and intertextuality within the Deuteronomic tradition, the relationship with texts concerning the stranger, and insider-outsider distinctions. The herem texts in (Dtr and post-Dtr) Deuteronomy and Joshua reshape Israelite identity around obedience to torah, communicating that Yhwh has given the land to the people grouping that embodies the Deuteronomic vision. Interrelated with these texts is an ethic of incorporating the ger is kindred, which intensifies in the Dtr and post-Dtr redactions in which herem occurs. Outsiders play a prominent role in this drama, for (1) via the outsider these books redefine Israelite identity around torah, and (2) the inclusion of Canaanites (e.g., Rahab in Joshua 2 and 6) and the enfolding of the ger as kindred forge Israelite identity. The herem texts function (among other things) to “hold” Israel to the Deuteronomic ethic of enfolding the stranger as kindred.

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Judul Seri

THE CATHOLIC BIBLICAL QUARTERLY; VOL.83 NO.4 OCTOBER 2021

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Deskripsi Fisik

p. 547-570

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English

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Subjek

ETHNICITY
IDENTITY
HEREM
CANAANITE
FER
STRANGER
ALIEN
DEUTERONOMY
JOSHUA

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Mark R. Glanville

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