Overview

The reception of early Jewish/Israelite texts in early Christianity provides valuable insights into the hermeneutics of ancient authors and studies in this regard are vital for an understanding of their theology/ies. By focusing particularly on the reception of the Psalms through the hand of the unknown author of Hebrews, Old Testament and New Testament scholars combine forces in this collection to determine the shifts in interpretation of the Psalms that took place during the processes of (re)interpretation within the work of a particular early Christian writer. By paying careful attention to the original reading(s) of the text versions utilized as well as to the manner in which those texts were embedded in a later literary context by the author of Hebrews, they provide a window into the trajectories of the Psalm traditions. A contextual contribution illustrates the versification of the Psalms in a contemporary African language, Afrikaans, to illustrate how the Psalms' reception remains a vivid endeavor in current times.

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Author:   Dr. Dirk J. Human ,  Professor Gert Jacobus Steyn
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T.& T.Clark Ltd
Volume:   No. 527
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.626kg
ISBN:  

9780567150523

ISBN 10:   0567150526
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   30 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction List of Contributors General Introduction Chapter 1: Hermeneutics of Biblical Theology, History of Religion and the Theological Substance of Two Testaments, The Reception of Psalms in Hebrews - Eckart Otto Chapter 2: But is it true? Philosophical Theories of Truth and the Interpretation of Psalms in the Book of Hebrews - Jaco Gericke Chapter 3: A God abounding in Steadfast love. Psalms and Hebrews - Alphonso Groenewald Chapter 4: Reflections on Creation and Humankind in Psalm 8, the LXX and Hebrews - Gerda de Villiers Specific Psalms Chapter 5: The Messianic Interpretation of Psalm 8:4-6 in Hebrews 2:6-9, Part 1 - Leonard Mare Chapter 6: The Messianic Interpretation of Psalm 8:4-6 in Hebrews 2:6-9, Part II - Chris L de Wet Chapter 7: The Son, the Angels and the Odd - Psalm 8 in Hebrews 1 and 2 - Sebastian Fuhrmann Chapter 8: LXX Psalm 39:7-10 in Hebrews 10:5-7 - Martin Karrer Chapter 9: shemeron - Understanding Psalm 95 within, and without, Hebrews - Christian Frevel Chapter 10: A Prophetic Voice for Africa from Psalm 95 - Dirk J. Human Chapter 11: The Reception of Psalm 95(94):7-11 in Hebrews 3-4 - Gert J. Steyn Chapter 12: Psalm 109 (110) in the Septuagint: Its Translation-Critical, Tradition-Historical and Theological Setting - Evangelia Dafni Chapter 13: From Priest-King to King-Priest, Psalm 110 and the basic structure of Hebrews - Gert J C Jordaan & Pieter Nel Contemporary Reception of Psalms: An African Illustration Chapter 14: The Versification of the Psalms and the Interpretation of the Psalms in Hebrews - Herrie van Rooy Index of References Index of Authors

Reviews

Reviewed in TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism Mentioned in Hebrew Studies, Volume LII. '...This volume is essential reading for Hebrew specialists, particularly those with an interest in the author's use of the Old Testament, and it will abundantly repay careful attention to its many insights and suggestions.' -Review of Biblical Literature Mentioned * New Testament Abstracts *

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Professor Dirk Human is Head of Biblical and Religious Studies at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Gert Jacobus Steyn is Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

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