دانلود کتاب Royal Apologetic in the Ancient Near East

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When an ancient Near Eastern king ascended the throne in an irregular fashion—such as through usurpation or as a younger son selected over an elder brother—he often encountered charges of illegitimacy from his opponents. Kings combated such charges by commissioning apologies in which they defended themselves and upheld their legitimate right to rule. In this study Knapp provides a theoretical treatment of the concept of apologetic and establishes a much-needed definition of the term that incorporates both genre theory and historical scholarship. He examines the rhetoric of apologies in royal inscriptions from Hatti, Aram, Assyria, and Babylonia, drawing attention to recurring motifs, such as the king’s divine election, the unworthiness of the royal predecessor, the king’s military prowess, and more. Drawing on these comparative materials, Knapp detects apologetic elements in the biblical narratives about David and Solomon, both of whom ascended the throne in atypical fashion and undoubtedly had to address accusations of illegitimacy.