“Israel’s” Only Son? The complexity of Benjaminite identity between Judah and Joseph

Several studies in recent years have sought to articulate the significance of the tribe of Benjamin for historical and literary studies of the Hebrew Bible. This paper suggests that the received text of Genesis 35–50 both reflects and illumines the complexities of Israelite identity in the pre-exil...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Benjamin D. Giffone
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: OTSSA 2019-12-01
Series:Old Testament Essays
Online Access:https://ote-journal.otwsa-otssa.org.za/index.php/journal/article/view/316