On the Way to Postmodern: Old Testament Essays 1967–1998, vol. II
Overview
In On the Way to Postmodern, David J. A. Clines presents a series of discourses from a postmodern perspective. Rather than using only methods of deconstruction, he combines traditional methods with postmodern ideas of analysis, resulting in a balanced reading of the Old Testament.
In the second volume, Clines includes essays on theology, language, Psalms, Job, and Divertimenti. The theology section covers images of God, sin, humanity and relation to God, and the flood narrative. In the language section, Clines presents discussions on etymology, vocabulary, and philology. Cline then focuses on readings of Psalms and Job.
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- Combines modern analysis and postmodern study
- Provides insight on a variety of Old Testament topics and texts
- Includes notes and indexes to aid research and study
- Title: On the Way to Postmodern: Old Testament Essays 1967–1998, vol. II
- Author: David J. A. Clines
- Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
- Publication Date: 1998
- Pages: 468
David J. A. Clines concentrated his studies on Hebrew lexicography and contemporary literary approaches to the Hebrew Bible. He studied classical languages in Sydney, Semitic Languages in Cambridge, and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Amsterdam.
Clines was emeritus professor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield where he previously served as head of the department for seven years. Clines also served as president of the Society for Old Testament Study, publisher and director at Sheffield Academic Press for 25 years, and president of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Clines authored and edited several publications including Interested Parties: The Ideology of Writers and Readers of the Hebrew Bible, On the Way to Postmodern, Esther Scroll: The Story of the Story, and The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew.