{"product_id":"9780567571533","title":"House of God or House of David : The Rhetoric of 2 Samuel 7","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHouse of God or House of David\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lyle Eslinger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Samuel 7 has always been a focal point in discussion about the Davidic covenant and its relationship to the exodus (or Sinai) covenant. This new rhetorical study of the speeches of Yahweh and David in 2 Samuel 7 examines the dynamics of the conversation between the two characters, a conversation essentially about houses and obligation. The reading proposes that talk of a Davidic dynasty is a diversionary strategy that Yahweh uses to deflect David's interest from a temple building project. It also suggests that the manner in which Yahweh presents the offer of dynasty conceals an empty offer behind the facade of a grandiose and unending lineage. The history of religions problem of a Davidic versus sinaitic covenant may be resolved by attending less to the facade and more to the undertones of Yahweh's offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780567571533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Sheffield Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40597648998606,"sku":"9780567571533","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780567571533","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}