The Story of Ehud and Eglon in Judges 3
12-30: A Literary Pearl as a Theological Stumbling Block
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12329950 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hans Ausloos (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Old Testament Essays (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2312-3621 • E-ISSN: 2312-3621 |
| Publisher | OTSSA (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.17159/2312-3621/2017/v30n2a3 |
| OpenAlex | W2752818402 |
| SciELO | S1010-99192017000200003 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
Making use of numerous stylistic devices and playing with words, the author of Judg 3:12-30 has succeeded in creating a masterpiece of literature that challenges its reader.Moreover and simultaneously, this story, that narrates the brutal murder of king Eglon by the Israelite Ehud, is very problematic from a theological perspective.The present article offers firstly an analysis of Judg 3:12-20 and subsequently demonstrates how a specific and often-overlooked aspect of the violent nature of the text -after all, king Eglon has been utilized by YHWH to restore obedience among the Israelites -holds a key to unlocking the theological intention of this text
Archaeology and Historical Studies · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Development, Ethics, and Society
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |