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The So-Called Deuteronomistic History
A Sociological, Historical and Literary Introduction
Recommended in 3 episodes of Data Over Dogma, first in “Josiah the Cult Killer” (December 9, 2024). Also recommended in a patron-only bonus episode.
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On the show
- Josiah the Cult Killer▶ 52:27
Topic: Composition history of the Deuteronomistic History (Samuel-Kings)
Excerpt“There's a wonderful book by Thomas Romer, called "The So-called Deuteronomistic History" that I believe was published in 2009 or 2010.”
- The Dave Ramsey Takedown▶ 39:17
Topic: Composition and literary layers of Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History
Excerpt“There's a really good book from about 15 years ago called "The So-called Deuteronomistic History" by Thomas Romer, who is a…”
- Are Generational Curses Actually Biblical?▶ 13:45
Topic: Compositional layers of Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History
Excerpt“…if anybody wants a good book on this, Thomas Romer wrote a book called The So-Called Deuteronomistic History, which is really, really good, and he discusses, here are the clues that lead scholars to conclude this.”
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