Rodrigo Franklin de Sousa

The Characterization of an Empire

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The primary strength of this book is the rigorous exegetical analysis of the texts in their final form. At the same time, Hom treats questions pertaining to their compositional history with sensitivity and nuance. She also deals wisely with the contributions of narratology, characterization, and post-colonial studies. This is a welcome contribution not only to research on Kings and Chronicles, but also to broader discussions about method.”