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| Title: The return of the ark according to Josephus. Secondary Title: Bulletin for Biblical Research Volume: 8 Pages: 15-37 Type: Journal Article Year: 1998 Abstract: Harrington, Daniel J. in: NTAb 43.1 (1999), 116: "This examination of the retelling of 1 Sam 6:1-7:1 by Josephus in Antiquities 6:7-18 is divided into three sections: consultation, from Philistia to Beth-shemesh, and from Beth-shemesh to Kiriath-jearim. It concludes with general observations on Josephus' biblical texts, his rewriting techniques (additions/expansions, omissions/abridgements, rearrangements, modifications/adaptations), and efforts at making the story more palatable to cultivated and demanding Gentile readers".
Begg, Christopher T. in: OTA 22.1 (1999), 131: "1 Sam 6:1-7:1 marks the third stage in the story of the ark's wanderings as related in the "Ark Narrative": after its capture by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4) and its stay in Philistia (1 Samuel 5); the ark now returns to the land of Israel prior to its definitive transfer to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6). This article investigates Josephus' retelling of the biblical account of the ark's return in Ant. 6.7-18, comparing this both with the major witnesses to the text of 1 Sam 6:1-7:1 (MT, 4QSama, LXX and Targum) as well as other extrabiblical traditions about the episode. Specific questions addressed include: the text-form(s) of 1 Sam 6:1-7:1 available to Josephus, the rewriting techniques applied by him, and the distinctive features of his presentation of the ark's homecoming". Keywords: Antiquities |