Problems, and Methods to handle them.
(1) the date when this conception appeared.
This subject must be considered not only by a text-critical method (Otto Eissfeldt), but also by a tradition-historical one (Martin Noth).
(2) the interpretation of this conception.
This conception is interpreted symbolically (H. J. Kraus) or mythologically (S. Mowinckel).
(3) the reason why this conception is held back from mentioning it in the Old Testament.
This problem must be considered by understanding the nature of internal-external attitude the Israelite cultivated in “Amphietyony”. (Jdc. 8: 22-33, 9: 1-57).
Conclusions.
(1) This conception appeared in the age when the Isralite formed “Amphictyony” and yet not built the kingdom, and they accepted from the Canaanite through the “Entmythologisierung” (G. v. Rad).
(2) Basing on H. J. Kraus's grammatical analysis of “Thronbesteigungspsalmen” and his criticism on S. Mowinckel's opinion, I understood this conception symbolically.
(3) (a) The Israelite acquired the idea of a direct theocracy in the age of “Amphictyony, ” and, as above mentioned, did so through the “Entmythologisierung.”
(b) “The History of Abimelech” symbolizes the tension between the Israelite nature and the Canaanite one. The Israelite felt a resentment against the secular kingship, so they held back from mentioning this conception (Jahwe as King) in the Old testament.
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