THE THREEFOLD IMAGE OF EGYPT IN THE HEBREW BIBLE

  • Rainer Kessler Phillips University, Marburg, Stellenbosch University

Abstract

The article identifies three different discourses on Egypt in the Hebrew Bible. The political discourse is interested in the politics of contemporary pharaohs and Israelite treaty negotiations with them. In the exodus discourse, Israel projects her historical experiences into a mythical Egypt of the past. The wisdom discourse portrays Egypt with interest and sympathy.
Published
2013-06-12
Section
APPROPIATING EXODUS IN AFRICA