Cynthia Edenburg
Biographic Data
| ID | 9533073 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cynthia Edenburg |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cynthia |
| FAMILY NAME | Edenburg |
| SIGNATURE | EDENBURG C |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Open University of IsraelDept. of History, Philosophy and Judaic Studies1 University Roadhttp://www.openu.ac.il/personal_sites/cynthia-edenburg/Rana’ana 43107Israel |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7714-7049 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Evaluating Noth’s Deuteronomistic History Hypothesis as a Popperian Thought Experiment
Is Noth’s conception of a Deuteronomistic History misguided, and does it lead scholarship to a dead-end? These seem to be the conclusions of those who characterize Noth’s hypothesis as an “Irrweg der Forschung”. This paper examines whether the severe criticism and fundamental rejection of the DtrH hypothesis is justified, and considers the merit of Noth’s contribution to the understanding of Biblical historiography in the light of Popper’s approa…
Messaging Brothers in Distant Lands
The discussion of the social context of a composition represents an attempt to go beyond historical-critical considerations, and to consider the social location of those who composed the text, the issues arising from within their particular social circle and the historical situation that motivated their composition, as well as the interests and situation of a receiving audience. While the bulk of Biblical literature exhibits a pronounced Judean o…
Falsifiable Hypotheses, Alternate Hypotheses and the Methodological Conundrum of Biblical Exegesis
It has become fashionable to bemoan the state of diachronic biblical criticism since the application of its method involves subjective judgments. Should diachronic criticism be laid to rest? This programmatic essay engages Popper’s view of scientific propositions as falsifiable hypotheses, and reevaluates the importance of alternate hypotheses. The discussion considers the way the different purposes of scholars inform their practice of method and…
Perspectives on the Treaty Framework of Deuteronomy
Perspectives on the Treaty Framework of Deuteronomy
A Diaspora-oriented Overriding of the Joshua Scroll
Joshua 24 as a whole is a Persian-period composition that presumes the Hexateuchal narrative. At the same time, it diverges from the Hexateuchal narrative on significant points. These divergences do not derive from an early tradition or source, but represent a revision of the Hexateuchal tradition for a target audience located in the Eastern Diaspora. The new covenant at Shechem is conditioned only upon faithfulness to Yahweh, and is directed tow…
Dismembering the Whole
A Northern Provenance for Deuteronomy? A Critical Review
This article gives an overview of several positions in the history of research on Deuteronomy that advocate an origin of the book in northern Israel. In particular, it recapitulates and discusses proposals by Burney (1918), Welch (1924), Alt (1953), Clements (1965), Nicholson (1967/2014), McCurley (1974), Rofé (1971), Weinfeld (1985), Na'aman (2000), Nihan (2007), Schenker (2008), and Schorch (2011).
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A Northern Provenance for Deuteronomy? A Critical Review
This article gives an overview of several positions in the history of research on Deuteronomy that advocate an origin of the book in northern Israel. In particular, it recapitulates and discusses proposals by Burney (1918), Welch (1924), Alt (1953), Clements (1965), Nicholson (1967/2014), McCurley (1974), Rofé (1971), Weinfeld (1985), Na'aman (2000), Nihan (2007), Schenker (2008), and Schorch (2011).
Dismembering the Whole
A Diaspora-oriented Overriding of the Joshua Scroll
Joshua 24 as a whole is a Persian-period composition that presumes the Hexateuchal narrative. At the same time, it diverges from the Hexateuchal narrative on significant points. These divergences do not derive from an early tradition or source, but represent a revision of the Hexateuchal tradition for a target audience located in the Eastern Diaspora. The new covenant at Shechem is conditioned only upon faithfulness to Yahweh, and is directed tow…
Perspectives on the Treaty Framework of Deuteronomy
Perspectives on the Treaty Framework of Deuteronomy
Falsifiable Hypotheses, Alternate Hypotheses and the Methodological Conundrum of Biblical Exegesis
It has become fashionable to bemoan the state of diachronic biblical criticism since the application of its method involves subjective judgments. Should diachronic criticism be laid to rest? This programmatic essay engages Popper’s view of scientific propositions as falsifiable hypotheses, and reevaluates the importance of alternate hypotheses. The discussion considers the way the different purposes of scholars inform their practice of method and…
Messaging Brothers in Distant Lands
The discussion of the social context of a composition represents an attempt to go beyond historical-critical considerations, and to consider the social location of those who composed the text, the issues arising from within their particular social circle and the historical situation that motivated their composition, as well as the interests and situation of a receiving audience. While the bulk of Biblical literature exhibits a pronounced Judean o…
Evaluating Noth’s Deuteronomistic History Hypothesis as a Popperian Thought Experiment
Is Noth’s conception of a Deuteronomistic History misguided, and does it lead scholarship to a dead-end? These seem to be the conclusions of those who characterize Noth’s hypothesis as an “Irrweg der Forschung”. This paper examines whether the severe criticism and fundamental rejection of the DtrH hypothesis is justified, and considers the merit of Noth’s contribution to the understanding of Biblical historiography in the light of Popper’s approa…
Biblical Studies and Interpretation (4 works) · Historical and Linguistic Studies (4 works) · History (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Art (2 works) · Epistemology (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works)