The Content and Significance of the Books of Samuel: Their Place and Purpose within the Former Prophets
What is the place and function of the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel as part of the former prophets? Dumbrell gives an overview of the theological significance.
Joshua - 2 Kings – Deuteronomistic? Priestly? or Prophetic writing?
This paper deals with the history of Israel in the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 2 Kings. The purpose is to reflect on aspects of the historiography of these texts. The author views these writings as prophetic revelation.