Description:
This book investigates the nature of the hope for the house of David in the final form of the book of Zechariah. It focuses particularly on the following themes: the roles of Joshua and Zerubbabel; the nature and identity of the Shoot; the coming King; the Shepherd; and the Pierced One.
Brief description: Laura Quick is Assistant Professor of Religion and Judaic Studies at Princeton University, USA.
Review Quotes: "In a revision of his 2006 Ph.D. dissertation for Queen's University of Belfast, Patterson explores what prospects for the house of David looked like in the post-exilic period, particularly in relation to governor Zerabbebel and whether the Davidic monarchy would mount the throne again in Jerusalem. Looking to the book of Zechariah, he turns from the conventional historical-critical framework to take a more literary approach and to question some long-held ideas. After reviewing the setting and date for Zechariah and describing his research methods, he discusses the lack of scholarly consensus on the issue, Joshua and Zerubbabel, the shoot, the coming king, the shepherd, and the pierced one. He concludes that the prophet fully expected the dynasty to continue." -Eithne O'Leyne, BOOK NEWS, Inc.