Genesis 38 binne die Josefverhaal : ’n literêr-sosiologiese perspektief

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Viljoen, D.A.
Breytenbach, A.P.B. (Andries Petrus Bernardus), 1944-

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Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria

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A review of research on Gen 38 defines it as a literary riddle. The reasoning of this passage’s positioning and function within the Joseph narrative leads to a maze of different viewpoints. This article systematizes research on Gen 38 into three basic viewpoints: [1] Gen 38 forms an intrinsic part of the Joseph narrative; [2] Gen 38 is an independent literary unit; [3] Gen 38 is dialectically related to the Joseph narrative. Gen 38 reflects a polemical Southern perspective of the Kingdom of Judah against a Northern perspective of the Kingdom of Israel. This viewpoint links up with the argument that Gen 38 should be seen as dialectically related to the Joseph narrative.

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Genesis 38

Sustainable Development Goals

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Viljoen, DA & Breytenbach, APB 2002, 'Genesis 38 binne die Josefverhaal: ’n Literêr-sosiologiese perspektief : The placing of Genesis 38 within the Joseph narrative: A literary sociological perspective', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 58, no. 4, pp. 1795-1827.[http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/issue/archive]