The Book of Chronicles — Retelling of Israel's History
ספר דברי הימים
Author: Le Chroniste (IVe siècle av. J.-C.)
Date: c. IVe siècle av. J.-C.
Preservation: Tradition manuscrite biblique, fragments de Qumran (4QChr)
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The Book of Chronicles is the last historical work of the Hebrew Bible, retelling Israel's history through the lens of Temple worship. David becomes the organizer of cult rather than the warrior-king of Samuel, revealing the concerns of a post-exilic community rebuilding its identity around the Second Temple.
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The Book of Chronicles is the last historical work of the Hebrew Bible, retelling Israel's history through the lens of Temple worship. David becomes the organizer of cult rather than the warrior-king of Samuel, revealing the concerns of a post-exilic community rebuilding its identity around the Second Temple.