Josephus’ Views on the Medium of Endor

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Shlomo Brand
Research notes: 
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Reference type: 
Journal Article
Author(s): 
Zucker, David J.
year: 
2023
Full title: 

Josephus’ Views on the Medium of Endor

Journal / Book Title || Series Title: 
Scandinavian Journal of the Old Testament
Volume: 
37
Issue / Series Volume: 
2
Pages: 
290-298
Work type: 
Essay/Monograph
Abstract: 

Josephus presents a very sympathetic view of the Medium of Endor (1 Samuel 28). This contrasts with the consensus of scholarly thought that suggests Josephus borders on misogynism in his presentations of women in the Bible. Josephus’ treatment of the medium is contrasted with his remarks about the Wise Woman of Tekoa (2 Samuel 14). This is followed by an analysis of why Josephus favors the medium.

Hebrew bible: 
Book: 
1 Samuel
Chapter(s): 
28
Primary Texts: Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha: 
URL: 
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09018328.2023.2267887
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.1080/09018328.2023.2267887
Label: 
19/02/2024
Record number: 
112 454