The contribution of frank moore cross to textual criticism ronald hendel frank crosss work on the biblical texts from qumran cave 4 yielded a new synthesis. Cosmogonic myths are those that deal with the establishment of the world order, and the cosmogonic gods are those. The deuteronomistic history since martin noth in this opening chapter, i want to brieflyaddress three topics. Many of his essays on the latter topic have since been collected in leaves.
Cross first addressed this distinction in his classic canaanite myth and hebrew epic cmhe, 1968. Frank moore cross was born as frank moore cross jr. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Frank moore cross is currently considered a single author.
Cross had held the hancock professorship of hebrew and other oriental languages, emeritus, the third oldest chair at the university and the oldest in its field in north america, teaching at harvard from 19571992. In one short but significant section professor cross comments on how being a christian affects his. New evidence from mesopotamia and israel william w. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The essays in the history of the religion of israel are absolutely fantastic an awesome read frank moore cross does an absolutely fabulous job with. Frank moore cross author publication date 1997 topics. Frank moore cross believes the origins of israels conception of god is to be found in the region of midian in northwestern arabia. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The contribution of frank moore cross to ugaritic studies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Frank moore cross, at the young age of 36, was appointed to one of the oldest and most prestigious positions in academia, the hancock professorship of hebrew and other oriental languages at harvard university, a chair he held for 35 years, until his retirement in 1992. The contribution of frank moore cross to the study of the religion of israel. Frank moore cross believed there were two additions to the deuteronomistic history which are called dtr1 and dtr2. The essays in this volume address key aspects of israelite religious development.
Known for the trailblazing quality of his work, cross has as bailiwick the ancient near east. I recently learned that frank moore cross has passed on. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Frank moore cross 19212012 hershel shanks 10182012 there will be a memorial service for professor cross in memorial church in harvard yard on saturday, november 10th, at 4. Frank moore cross, one of the premier biblical scholars of the past century, died on october 17, 2012, in rochester, new york. The deuteronomistic history as a story of israels leaders marka. I blogged through one of his books, canaanite myth and hebrew epic to read my posts on that, see here, here, here, here, here, and here there were two things that cross said that stood out to me. Pdf the contribution of frank moore cross to the study. Cross traces the continuities between early israelite religion and the canaanite culture from which it emerged. We have previously had occasion to note the distinction that frank moore cross draws between two types of creation myths. I itudies i in 111 ancient lahwistic frank moore cross jr. Frank moore cross, one of the premier biblical scholars of the past century, died on october 17, 2012, in rochester, new york, at 91. I will leave it to scholars to write of his scholarly accomplishments.
Frank cross was well known, of course, as a scholar of the dead sea scrolls and of epigra phy generally, of the deuteronomistic history, of historical and. Cross argues that archaic biblical poetry locates yahwehs movements in edomseirtemanmidian and that these are our most reliable evidence for locating sinaihoreb, the mountain of god. Frank moore cross has 22 books on goodreads with 497 ratings. For more than 40 years, the biblical archaeology society has partnered with worldrenowned hosts and guides to provide you exceptional educational offerings in the archaeology of the biblical lands and in biblical studies. This is one of the most influential, informative, scholarly works one of the most important on the subject of canaanite myth and hebrew epic and has a prominent place in my personal library. Essays in the history of the religion of israel, and more on. Starting with dtr1, there are two themes present in the text. Frank moore crosss most popular book is canaanite myth and hebrew epic. Frank moore cross, an influential harvard biblical scholar who specialized in the ancient cultures and languages that helped shape the hebrew bible and who played a central role in interpreting. Frank moore cross, for example, takes issue with noths dating of the finalform because of what he sees as indications of earlier material. Cross was hancock professor of hebrew and other oriental languages emeritus at harvard university, where he taught for 35 years before retiring in 1992. Martin noth and frank moore cross on the composition of. Conversations with a bible scholar kindle edition by shanks, hershel, cross, frank moore.
Frank moore cross books list of books by author frank. Frank moore cross, publicly dissects the text but he has a private, passionate relationship to the text that he doesnt often speak of publicly. Cross suggests that there is an earlier layer, what. In fact, you are an expert in almost everything over a period of 2,000 years. Studies in ancient yahwistic poetry biblical resource series pdf. See all books authored by frank moore cross, including the dead sea scrolls, and canaanite myth and hebrew epic. Frank moore cross author of canaanite myth and hebrew epic.
Frank moore cross traces the continuities between early israelite religion and the caananite culture from which it emerged, explores the tension between the mythic and the historical in israels religious expression, and examines the. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Biblical scholar frank moore cross wrote 300 academic papers but always returned to the classroom, teaching until his retirement in 1992. A collection of the video archives of the worldknown performance artist frank moore. In your time, you have done archaeology on both land and seaand under water. Pdf the contribution of frank moore cross to textual criticism. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. In the unusual format of an interview, biblical archaeology. Ancient israelite religionessays in honor of frank moore crossa distinguished tribute to a truly distinguished scholar and teacher. The mark of a great hypothesis is its ability to provide explanations, sustain detailed investigation and endure.
An old quote from frank moore cross on unprovenanced. Sanderson, emanuel tov, john strugnell isbn 9780198263654 9780. Frank moore cross born july, 1921 in ross, california. Frank moore crosss contribution to the study of the dead sea scrolls sidnie white crawford this paper examines the impact of frank moore cross on the study of the dead sea scrolls. Although moore started doing art in the late sixties, this collection covers his performance, video, and music works from the late seventies to the present, giving an overview of this controversial artist. Conversations with a bible scholar biblical archaeology society, 1994 it is a striking statement,especially in light of the massive scale of looting happening in recent. A reconstruction of the judean restoration frank moore. Books by frank moore cross author of canaanite myth and. You are a leading authority on the dead sea scrolls. Frank cross of harvard is americas leading bible scholar h eretofore, crosss views could be gleaned only from arcane scholarly articles and abstruse tomes.
Latest frank moore cross quotes from interviews az quotes. Maryville college 502 east lamar alexander parkway maryville, tn 37804 1. Cross, a longtime pastor of ensley highlands presbyterian church. Frank moore cross harvard university press cambridge, massachusetts and london, england. Since cross was a member of the original editorial team responsible for publishing the cave 4 materials, his influence on the field was vast. There will be a memorial service for professor cross in memorial church in harvard yard on. Frank moore cross on the hebrew bible and the new testament. An eye for form epigraphic essays in honor of frank moore cross edited by.
Professor cross has held the hancock chair at harvard for 35 years is generally regarded by his colleagues with awe. Frank moore cross primary author only author division. Frank moore cross traces the continuities between early israelite religion and the caananite culture from which it emerged, explores the tension between the mythic and the. His bibliography includes more than 200 scholarly publications. Now, for the first time, his insights are accessible in clear, informal and easily understandable language. This article is reproduced by the society of biblical. An old quote from frank moore cross on unprovenanced artifacts posted on october 30, 2018 by brent nongbri ive just returned from a stimulating week at the university of agder. Enjoy latest frank moore cross quotes from interviews. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading frank moore cross. Conversations with a bible scholar, a collection of hershel shankss five interviews with frank moore cross, is a treasure. Cross was a renowned scholar in the hebrew bible and ancient near eastern languages. Frank moore cross, biblical scholar and dead sea scrolls.
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