Philology and theory: Exodus 12:21-27 as a case study

Shimon Gesundheit

doi:10.1163/15685330-12341401

Philology and theory: Exodus 12:21-27 as a case study

Shimon Gesundheit^*

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Department of Biblical Studies

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Abstract

Using Exod 12:21-27 as a case study, this paper shows how literary analysis can find itself subordinated to historical-critical theory. It will be argued that this practice is ill advised. An established reading of a text should never be dismissed when it is found to challenge accepted paradigms. It is, rather, the presumed historical and social settings that must be problematized.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	414-425
Number of pages	12
Journal	Vetus Testamentum
Volume	70
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/15685330-12341401
State	Published - 2020

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Keywords

Exodus 12
Literary analysis
Methodology
Paradigms
Philology
Theory

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