Open AccessComposition, Rhetoric and Theology in Haggai 1:1–11
Author(s) -
Elie Assis
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of hebrew scriptures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1203-1542
DOI - 10.5508/jhs.2007.v7.a11
Subject(s) - composition (language) , rhetoric , sermon , adversary , period (music) , philosophy , literature , history , theology , aesthetics , art , computer science , computer security
The present analysis of Haggai 1:4-11 points at asophisticated structure that differs at some points from those widely accepted.In addition, while some scholars explain the complexity of the passage as acomposite process of formation, this paper has shown a well structured sermondesigned to influence an adversary audience. The first part of the prophet’swords (1:4-6) is meant to demonstrate to the people their erroneous approach.The second part (1:7-9) intends to show the people the right way. The last partof Haggai’s words (1:10-11) construes the economic stress in terms of thecovenantal relationship between God and Yehud that continues to play a centralrole, as in the pre-destruction period.