Micah 2–3: Literary Artistry, Ethical Message, and Some Considerations about the Image of Yahweh and Micah

Current Micah studies focus on the questions of the book's coherence and its ethical message. But little attention has been given to the book's literary aspects that impact on its ethical message. This article focuses on Micah 2–3, and looks at how the literary character Micah uses various...

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Published inJournal for the study of the Old Testament Vol. 24; no. 85; pp. 117 - 128
Main Author Dempsey, Carol J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.09.1999
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Subjects
Exegesis and biblical criticism
History and sciences of religions
Micah
Old testament
Prophetical books
Ethics
Literature
Masoretic Text
Bible
Micah (book)
YHWH
Old Testament
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Summary:Current Micah studies focus on the questions of the book's coherence and its ethical message. But little attention has been given to the book's literary aspects that impact on its ethical message. This article focuses on Micah 2–3, and looks at how the literary character Micah uses various literary forms and techniques not only to evoke a response from both intended and unintended readers but also to provoke their moral conscience. Consideration is given to how the text portrays Yahweh and the related questions and that arise from such a characterization. The article suggests that an interplay exists between literary form, technique, and the ethical message of Micah 2–3.
ISSN:0309-0892
1476-6728
DOI:10.1177/030908929902408507