Reading prophetic narratives

Abstract

Preface 1. The Birth of Samuel: Miracle and Vow, Divine Gift and Maternal Dedication 2. Young Samuel's Call to Prophecy: The Servitor Became a Star 3. Saul at Endor: The Narrative Balance Between the Pitiless Prophet and the Compassionate Witch 4. That Man Is You!: A King Sins, A Man Repents, and a Father Is Punished 5. A Prophetic Sign Overcomes Those Who Would Defy It: The King of Israel, the Prophet from Bethel, and the Man of God from Judah 6. Elijah's Fight against Baal Worship: The Prophet's Role in Returning Israel to its God 7. Elisha and the Woman of Shunem: The Miracle Worker Needs Guidance from the Beneficiary of his Miracle Appendix: Minor Characters in Biblical Narrative Notes Bibliography Indexes

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