Papers by Jana Hock
Theology for Future. Die 17 Ziele der UN für nachhaltige Entwicklung theologisch reflektiert, 2024
Local Self-Governance in Antiquity and in the Global South, 2023
How do local vigilante groups claim power and justify their authority in
antiquity and in contemp... more How do local vigilante groups claim power and justify their authority in
antiquity and in contemporary society? We approach this question from an interdisciplinary perspective: on the one hand we look at it from Old Testament Exegesis through a narratological analysis of the First and Second Books of the Maccabees and on the other hand, through ethnographical analysis, we examine legitimization patterns within Koglwéogo vigilante groups.
In this paper, we address the reasons presented for the need of legitimization and analyze the parallels concerning the ways in which the groups are legitimized.
We therefore present and discuss three cases:
Our first case concerns the First Book of Maccabees. It tells the story of the expansion and consolidation of local power by the Hasmoneans ex post (ca. 100 BCE). In 1 Macc 2:1–70, the leader of the Maccabean revolt Mattathias is linked to tradition, but tradition is reshaped for the Maccabean’s own legitimization purposes. Thus, the Maccabees are legitimized in their beginnings (1 Macc 2:1–70) and so is the establishment and persistence of the Hasmonean dynasty itself.
The Second Book of Maccabees – the second case – concentrates on the prehistory and first years of the Maccabean uprising under Judas the Maccabee (175 BCE to 161 BCE). It provides a hostile description of the enemy king Antiochus V Eupator, contrasted with a vivid depiction of Judean prayer, fasting, and
decision-making, which lead to a successful fight against Antiochus V and his troops (2 Macc 13:9–17).
The third and last case concerns the Koglwéogo groups emerging in the security landscape in Burkina Faso since 2014. Taking advantage of the security vacuum left by the state especially in rural areas, they organized themselves to secure the areas in which they emerge. Under the authority of traditional chiefs and religious leaders, they claim their role as effective security providers beyond the state.
We show that these non-state violent actors in antiquity and modernity have parallels in their legitimization. These justifications are manifested in three main aspects: tradition, religion and cult as well as the contrast of enemy images serve to legitimize these non-state violent actors. Hence, we illustrate that the methods used for legitimization both in antiquity and modernity have structural parallels and functionally similar patterns of justification.
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Books by Jana Hock
Since 2004, Joachim Kuegler has intentionally focused on promoting and accompanying Biblical Stud... more Since 2004, Joachim Kuegler has intentionally focused on promoting and accompanying Biblical Studies in Africa, beginning with a focus on Zimbabwe’s budding biblical scholars that he mentored. Over the years, the work of Joachim has spread to include Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Nigeria. Not only did Joachim do the one mile, he went the extra mile in his embrace and support of Biblical Studies in Africa. This volume is a reflection on Biblical Studies in Africa and a celebration of the immense contributions of Joachim Kuegler to this field. The launch of the Bible in Africa Studies (BiAS) Series in 2009 remains one of his greatest contributions, giving visibility and voice to scholars that would have struggled to get one and bringing on board renowned African Biblical scholars whose presence established BiAS as a credible player in Biblical Studies in Africa and beyond. In this volume, only a small number of scholars reflect on Biblical Studies in Africa, while others reflect directly on Joachim’s contributions. This volume is a festschrift in honour of Joachim as he retires from active academic service with the University of Bamberg in July 2024.
Bible in Africa Studies by Jana Hock
BiAS Bible in Africa Studies 42, 2024
Since 2004, Joachim Kügler has intentionally focused on promoting and accompanying Biblical Studi... more Since 2004, Joachim Kügler has intentionally focused on promoting and accompanying Biblical Studies in Africa, beginning with a focus on Zimbabwe’s budding biblical scholars that he mentored. Over the years, the work of Joachim has spread to include Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Nigeria. Not only did Joachim do the one mile, he went the extra mile in his embrace and support
of Biblical Studies in Africa. The launch of the Bible in Africa Studies (BiAS) Series in 2009 remains one of his greatest contributions. This volume is a reflection on Bible in Africa Studies and a celebration of the immense contributions of Joachim Kügler to this field. This volume is a festschrift in honour of Joachim as he retires from active academic service with the University of Bamberg in July 2024.
Editors & Contributors
Masiiwa R. Gunda, Switzerland (editor), Kathrin Gies,
Germany (editor), Ezra Chitando, Zimbabwe (editor), Jana
Hock, Germany (editor), Lena Janneck, Germany (editor),
Mark S. Aidoo (Ghana), Stefanie Beck (Germany), Maximilian
Beierlein (Germany), Abraham Boateng (Ghana), Musa W.
Dube (United States of America), Julius Gathogo, (Kenya),
Werner Kahl (Germany), Cecil S. Kalizi (Zimbabwe), Susan M.
Kilonzo (Germany/Kenya), Francis Machingura (Zimbabwe),
Kitche Magak (Germany/Kenya), Dogara I. Manomi (Nigeria),
Molly Manyonganise (Zimbabwe), Tinos Matanga (Germany),
Kenosi Molato (Botswana), Canisius Mwandayi (Zimbabwe),
Blessing Nyahuma (Germany), Johanna Stiebert (United King-
dom), Michael F. Wandusim (Germany), Gerald O. West (South
Africa)
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antiquity and in contemporary society? We approach this question from an interdisciplinary perspective: on the one hand we look at it from Old Testament Exegesis through a narratological analysis of the First and Second Books of the Maccabees and on the other hand, through ethnographical analysis, we examine legitimization patterns within Koglwéogo vigilante groups.
In this paper, we address the reasons presented for the need of legitimization and analyze the parallels concerning the ways in which the groups are legitimized.
We therefore present and discuss three cases:
Our first case concerns the First Book of Maccabees. It tells the story of the expansion and consolidation of local power by the Hasmoneans ex post (ca. 100 BCE). In 1 Macc 2:1–70, the leader of the Maccabean revolt Mattathias is linked to tradition, but tradition is reshaped for the Maccabean’s own legitimization purposes. Thus, the Maccabees are legitimized in their beginnings (1 Macc 2:1–70) and so is the establishment and persistence of the Hasmonean dynasty itself.
The Second Book of Maccabees – the second case – concentrates on the prehistory and first years of the Maccabean uprising under Judas the Maccabee (175 BCE to 161 BCE). It provides a hostile description of the enemy king Antiochus V Eupator, contrasted with a vivid depiction of Judean prayer, fasting, and
decision-making, which lead to a successful fight against Antiochus V and his troops (2 Macc 13:9–17).
The third and last case concerns the Koglwéogo groups emerging in the security landscape in Burkina Faso since 2014. Taking advantage of the security vacuum left by the state especially in rural areas, they organized themselves to secure the areas in which they emerge. Under the authority of traditional chiefs and religious leaders, they claim their role as effective security providers beyond the state.
We show that these non-state violent actors in antiquity and modernity have parallels in their legitimization. These justifications are manifested in three main aspects: tradition, religion and cult as well as the contrast of enemy images serve to legitimize these non-state violent actors. Hence, we illustrate that the methods used for legitimization both in antiquity and modernity have structural parallels and functionally similar patterns of justification.
Books by Jana Hock
Bible in Africa Studies by Jana Hock
of Biblical Studies in Africa. The launch of the Bible in Africa Studies (BiAS) Series in 2009 remains one of his greatest contributions. This volume is a reflection on Bible in Africa Studies and a celebration of the immense contributions of Joachim Kügler to this field. This volume is a festschrift in honour of Joachim as he retires from active academic service with the University of Bamberg in July 2024.
Editors & Contributors
Masiiwa R. Gunda, Switzerland (editor), Kathrin Gies,
Germany (editor), Ezra Chitando, Zimbabwe (editor), Jana
Hock, Germany (editor), Lena Janneck, Germany (editor),
Mark S. Aidoo (Ghana), Stefanie Beck (Germany), Maximilian
Beierlein (Germany), Abraham Boateng (Ghana), Musa W.
Dube (United States of America), Julius Gathogo, (Kenya),
Werner Kahl (Germany), Cecil S. Kalizi (Zimbabwe), Susan M.
Kilonzo (Germany/Kenya), Francis Machingura (Zimbabwe),
Kitche Magak (Germany/Kenya), Dogara I. Manomi (Nigeria),
Molly Manyonganise (Zimbabwe), Tinos Matanga (Germany),
Kenosi Molato (Botswana), Canisius Mwandayi (Zimbabwe),
Blessing Nyahuma (Germany), Johanna Stiebert (United King-
dom), Michael F. Wandusim (Germany), Gerald O. West (South
Africa)
antiquity and in contemporary society? We approach this question from an interdisciplinary perspective: on the one hand we look at it from Old Testament Exegesis through a narratological analysis of the First and Second Books of the Maccabees and on the other hand, through ethnographical analysis, we examine legitimization patterns within Koglwéogo vigilante groups.
In this paper, we address the reasons presented for the need of legitimization and analyze the parallels concerning the ways in which the groups are legitimized.
We therefore present and discuss three cases:
Our first case concerns the First Book of Maccabees. It tells the story of the expansion and consolidation of local power by the Hasmoneans ex post (ca. 100 BCE). In 1 Macc 2:1–70, the leader of the Maccabean revolt Mattathias is linked to tradition, but tradition is reshaped for the Maccabean’s own legitimization purposes. Thus, the Maccabees are legitimized in their beginnings (1 Macc 2:1–70) and so is the establishment and persistence of the Hasmonean dynasty itself.
The Second Book of Maccabees – the second case – concentrates on the prehistory and first years of the Maccabean uprising under Judas the Maccabee (175 BCE to 161 BCE). It provides a hostile description of the enemy king Antiochus V Eupator, contrasted with a vivid depiction of Judean prayer, fasting, and
decision-making, which lead to a successful fight against Antiochus V and his troops (2 Macc 13:9–17).
The third and last case concerns the Koglwéogo groups emerging in the security landscape in Burkina Faso since 2014. Taking advantage of the security vacuum left by the state especially in rural areas, they organized themselves to secure the areas in which they emerge. Under the authority of traditional chiefs and religious leaders, they claim their role as effective security providers beyond the state.
We show that these non-state violent actors in antiquity and modernity have parallels in their legitimization. These justifications are manifested in three main aspects: tradition, religion and cult as well as the contrast of enemy images serve to legitimize these non-state violent actors. Hence, we illustrate that the methods used for legitimization both in antiquity and modernity have structural parallels and functionally similar patterns of justification.
of Biblical Studies in Africa. The launch of the Bible in Africa Studies (BiAS) Series in 2009 remains one of his greatest contributions. This volume is a reflection on Bible in Africa Studies and a celebration of the immense contributions of Joachim Kügler to this field. This volume is a festschrift in honour of Joachim as he retires from active academic service with the University of Bamberg in July 2024.
Editors & Contributors
Masiiwa R. Gunda, Switzerland (editor), Kathrin Gies,
Germany (editor), Ezra Chitando, Zimbabwe (editor), Jana
Hock, Germany (editor), Lena Janneck, Germany (editor),
Mark S. Aidoo (Ghana), Stefanie Beck (Germany), Maximilian
Beierlein (Germany), Abraham Boateng (Ghana), Musa W.
Dube (United States of America), Julius Gathogo, (Kenya),
Werner Kahl (Germany), Cecil S. Kalizi (Zimbabwe), Susan M.
Kilonzo (Germany/Kenya), Francis Machingura (Zimbabwe),
Kitche Magak (Germany/Kenya), Dogara I. Manomi (Nigeria),
Molly Manyonganise (Zimbabwe), Tinos Matanga (Germany),
Kenosi Molato (Botswana), Canisius Mwandayi (Zimbabwe),
Blessing Nyahuma (Germany), Johanna Stiebert (United King-
dom), Michael F. Wandusim (Germany), Gerald O. West (South
Africa)