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Between Curse and Cross.: Defixiones and the Construction of the Pauline Argument in Gal 3:10–14 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Romeo Popa
By expanding the source base to include the so-called curse tablets, this study attempts to illuminate some aspects from a difficult Pauline paragraph. In Gal 3:10–14, Paul makes a very close connection between law and curse using Old Testament quotations. Some explanations on the employment of curses in legal contexts are used here to clarify on the background of popular magical practice certain features
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Isaiah 56:9–59:21 and the Pursuit of שלום Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Mark W. Hamilton
Isaiah 56:9–59:21 is a carefully constructed unit with a coherent rhetorical agenda. By reinvigorating traditional prophetic literary materials, it aims to reform some traditional practices, revitalize social structures, and point toward a conception of שלום as the product of Yhwh’s action. The unit serves the larger construction of Isaiah 56–66 as a whole. It may be read as an attempt to reimagine
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Jeremiah 33,1–13 MT/G: A Case Study into the Textual Complexity of the Book of Jeremiah Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Henk de Waard
The complex textual situation of the book remains a major topic in Jeremiah studies. The present article provides a case study on this topic, examining all divergences between the Masoretic text and the Old Greek translation of Jer 33,1–13. It supports the view that the Old Greek represents a variant Hebrew text form of the book, which is generally more ancient than the version of the Masoretic text
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Neues aus Thyatira – eine lex sacra aus vorchristlicher Zeit Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Bernhard Heininger
Among the few inscriptions published in recent times that can be attributed to Thyatira, one of the seven cities of Revelation (cf. Rev 1:11; 2:18–29), a particularly noteworthy example is a lex sacra, or purity law. It regulates access to the sanctuary of an unspecified deity (presumably the μήτερ τῶν θεῶν). After presenting the material findings along with the Greek text and the German translation
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Noah, a Man of the Soil: An Analysis of Gen 9,20 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Yoo-ki Kim
The statement in Gen 9,20 has often been taken to signify that Noah was either the first viticulturalist or agriculturalist. These interpretations are associated with the syntactic analysis of the noun phrase “a man of the soil (אישׁ האדמה)” as well as a certain understanding of the meaning of the verb חלל (hif.). This article argues that the noun phrase can better be understood as an adverbial accusative
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Reconsidering הקטן in 1 Samuel 16.11 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Michael Avioz
This paper offers a new understanding of the word הקטן regarding David in 1 Samuel 16. Instead of focusing on David’s young age, the paper suggests focusing on his height, an understanding that is supported by various details in Samuel as well as in biblical and post-biblical literature.
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Wer waren die Netinîm? Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Edgar Kellenberger
In view of the scarcity of sources on the class of the Temple servants (Netinîm), it is advisable to look at Mesopotamian and Greek sources, which offer analogies by much richer information. For the question of conceivable analogies to the scattered information in Ezr/Neh, it must also be considered whether the Jerusalem Temple owned land and who carried out the necessary work.
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The David-Benjaminites Episodes (2 Sam 16:1–14; 19:16–31): The Conflict between the Golah Community and the Benjaminites Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Yitzhak Lee-Sak, Daewook Kim
In this article, we first argue that the David-Benjaminites episodes (2 Sam 16:1–14 and 19:16–31) can be read in the Persian conflict context based on “exclusive inclusivity.” Second, we examine the validity of reading the episodes together and demonstrate their textual combination through inclusio. Third, we analyze the literary and historical implications of the three different Benjaminites’ changing
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Developing Joseph’s Character: Narratological Reflections on the Dynamic Character of the Biblical Joseph Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Magnus Rabel
The Joseph story is a magisterial work. Yet, many scholars have devoted considerable attention to diachronic issues like the story’s origin, development, and redactions rather than a synchronic reading of the story. If one engages in a reading at the level of the final redaction of the Genesis story, a hitherto little perceived development of the Joseph figure becomes apparent. Joseph – presented as
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Geldbesitz Jesu und der Jünger bei Markus und Matthäus Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Heiko Wojtkowiak
This study examines the differing views of money in the Gospels, a question that is not usually treated independently. By way of Jesus’ and the disciples’ possession of money in Mark and Matthew, the, sometimes significantly, divergent positions of the two evangelists are presented. This in turn shows why an explicit treatment of the subject of money in the Gospels is important. While Matthew and evidently
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Gottes Herrlichkeit Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Georg Fischer
The article reflects on the biblical concept of glory (כבד / δόξα) and details aspects of its theological content by reading relevant passages in their literary contexts. The second part of the article ponders methodological questions of an exegesis that aims at theological insights.
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„Ich weiß, wem ich mein Depositum anvertraut habe“ (2 Tim 1,12) Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Stefan Krauter
In commentaries on the Pastoral Epistles, views differ widely on the interpretation of παραθήκη in 2 Tim 1:12. This article briefly presents the idiomatic use of παρα(κατα)θήκη in Greek texts and classifies therein its use in the Pastoral Epistles. On this basis, the most common interpretations of 2 Tim 1:12 are critically evaluated. An alternative interpretation of 2 Tim 2:12 is discussed. This has
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Markus, Macht und Krise: Abhängigkeitstheoretische Beobachtungen zur ältesten Jesuserzählung Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Christian Blumenthal
As a narrator, Mark is a powerful authority. With his Gospel, he offers crisis management to his community in the existential crisis of the 70s and employs a narrative- historiographical approach. The offering of this crisis management is accompanied by the formation of authority and strong asymmetrical dependencies. The essay at hand traces these extremely complex processes and concretises the Markan
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Von Schluss zu Schluss: Die Entwicklung frühchristlicher Erinnerungsarbeit nach Joh 20,30–31 und Joh 21,24–25 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Stephan Witetschek
John 21 is widely regarded as a secondary addition to the Gospel of John. The most important indication for this is the conclusion John 20:30–31, which may appear obsolete in view of the final conclusion John 21:24–25. Both conclusions, however, provide interesting insights into the hermeneutical positions of their respective authors in the development of Christian collective memories with regard to
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And I Acted for the Sake of My Name (Ezekiel 20): A Footnote Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 John Goldingay
The translation “and I acted for the sake of my name” (not “but I acted for the sake of my name”) is appropriate for Ezek 20:14 and 22 as well as 20:9.
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Colonia und Ekklesia: Ein Beitrag zur paulinischen Ekklesiologie aus der Perspektive des Philipperbriefs Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Angela Standhartinger
While few today argue that Jerusalem and Pauline Christ groups chose ekklesia to distance themselves from Jewish synagogues, scholars still debate the background and meaning of this self-designation. After a concise review of the scholarly debate the article asks what one can learn from Paul’s correspondence with the Christ group in Philippi. While Paul does not address the Philippians as an ekklesia
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Data on Jeroboam II’s Reign Supplied by the History of Solomon Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Nadav Na’aman
The article examines the potential of episodes related in the biblical history of Solomon to serve as sources for the history of Jeroboam II, King of Israel. It first suggests that the “Acts of Solomon”, the source available to the author of Solomon’s history, was written in Judah in the late eighth century BCE, after the fall of the Northern Kingdom. It then examines five episodes that depict Solomon’s
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Den Mund zum Reden in Gleichnissen öffnen: Die atomistische Rezeption von Ps 78,2 in Mt 13,35 in ihrer Bedeutung für die Gleichnisrede und die Psalmenrezeption im Matthäusevangelium Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Alida C. Euler
The Psalms are an important source for the intertextual grid that underlies the Gospel of Matthew. Particularly, Matthew refers to them in several key passages throughout his gospel (e.g. Ps 91:11f. in Mt 4:6; Ps 110:1 in Mt 22:44; 26:64, Ps 69:22 in Mt 27:34.48; Ps 22 in Mt 27:35.39.43.46). Within the Parable Discourse (Mt 13:1–52) Matthew quotes Ps 78:2 as a ‘fulfillment quotation’ (Mt 13:35). After
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Die Ambiguität der Identität Gottes in Genesis 18–19 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Attila Bodor
Genesis 18–19 presents an ambiguous image of God, as the deity is portrayed in the narrative both as YHWH and as a human being. This article examines this ambiguity in the representation of the God of Israel with a focus on the literary development of the narrative. It is argued that traces of an ancient Yahweh religion, which did not exclude the appearance of the deity in an ambiguous form (simultaneously
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Die Erzählung vom Kampf am Jabbok als Knotenpunkt der Genesis: Zu den Verbindungslinien zwischen Jakob und Mose ausgehend von Gen 32,23–33 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Marlen Bunzel
This article outlines some intertextual connections between Jacob and Moses, taking Gen 32:23–33 as a starting point. In this way it becomes apparent that the Jacob narratives carry traces of the Moses narrative – and vice versa. Jacob and Moses are brought together in Hos 12, which underscores these observations and further demonstrates that the textual fabric of the Hebrew Bible has become increasingly
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„… und redet seltsam wie sonst nirgends in der Schrift“ Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Roland Bergmeier
In Paul’s writing style we often find a literary we. But why does Paul write “in our hearts”, even if his own one is meant. This wording is not an error, but tries to include all who read or listen to his letter. The other way around in 2 Cor 3,15 he changes the wording: “the heart of people”, because he tries to use here the biblical sentence of Ex 34,34 in a new understanding, in which “the heart”
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Wer schrieb und wer las den Psalter?: Gebrauch und Trägerkreise der Psalmen im Lichte antiker Quellen Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Alexandra Grund-Wittenberg
Im Blick auf Gebrauch und Trägerkreise des Psalters in seiner formativen Phase wurden, in Variation, zwei unterschiedliche Positionen vertreten. Die eine sieht dem zweiten Tempel und seiner Liturgie nahestehende Kreise am Werk, die andere geht von der Tradierung in schriftgelehrten Kreisen und der privaten lectio continua eines „Lesepsalters“ aus. Der vorliegende Beitrag nähert sich der Frage nach
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Absalom’s Rebellion and David’s Flight (2 Sam 15): The Emergence of the Ideal King David Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Daewook Kim
David’s depiction in 2 Sam 15 shows his absolute faith in YHWH and his sole reliance on Him. This portrayal accords with Dtn 17,14–20 and contrasts sharply with the characterization of Absalom. The description of Ittai’s oath in YHWH’s name is deemed an example of adherence to YHWH by non-Israelites. The narrative portrays the ideal relationship between the people (the Israelites and foreigners) and
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Das Gleichnis vom ungerechten Haushalter (Lk 16,1–8) Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Jan Dochhorn
The present article proposes what can be labeled an ecclesiological interpretation of the highly debated parable of the unjust steward. Jesus (probably the Historical Jesus) adhorts his followers to practice solidarity – also in financial matters – towards each other, something that obviously works pretty well among criminals (who keep together since one knows about the skeletons in the closet of the
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Die Funktion von Lk 17,1–10 im Mittelteil des Evangeliums Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Ulrich Busse
In Lk 17:1–10, the evangelist has combined three logia from Q and another of uncertain origin into a new literary unit. At first glance, this composition seems to have no internal connection with the preceding and following narratives. The state of affairs forces us to ask about the editorial intention. Luke takes the three pieces of tradition and forms a parenesis for his current Christian readers
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Die unverschämte Freiheit der Kinder Gottes – Jesuanische Impulse für eine Erneuerung der Kirche Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Markus Tiwald
The brazen freedom of God’s children as Jesus has announced it – being free like the “birds of the air” or carefree like the “lilies of the field” (Matt 6:25–33) – is induced by Jesus’ optimism that the reign of Satan has already been broken. This leads him to a Copernican turn in the paradigm of purity: Not impurity is contagious, but the purity of God’s upcoming reign will pervade everything and
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Ezekiel 14,10–11: ‘The Beatings Will Continue until Morals Improve’? Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Michael A. Lyons
In Ezekiel’s argument about idolatrous inquirers and persuadable prophets (Ez 14,1–11), how – if at all – does the restoration envisioned in V. 11 relate to the punishment envisioned in V. 10? In this essay I will assess a variety of older arguments about the relation of V. 11 to the preceding verses. In light of its outlook and vocabulary, I will argue that V. 11 has been composed in light of other
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Gottesbund und Gnade im Deuteronomium Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-23 Georg Braulik
Deuteronomy connects three covenants, of the Fathers, that at Horeb, and that at Moab. These have different views on the future pardon of Israel, should it transgress the prohibitions of images and of foreign gods, and should the wrath of God and the covenant curses be realised. With reference to J. J. Krause’s “Die Bedingungen des Bundes”, this contribution demonstrates that neither Deuteronomy nor
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Das „sterbende Weizenkorn“: 1 Kor 15,36 und die antike Botanik Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Stefan Krauter
Paul’s statement that seeds die after sowing in the soil before they germinate is often assessed as a commonly held view of antiquity. Some scholars even claim that it conforms to the scientific standards of ancient philosophy. This paper examines the sources cited as evidence for this claim and shows that it is untenable. Paul’s formulation is very unusual. His idea that seeds die does not make sense
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Eat Your Way to Perdition: Food and the Judgement of Jeroboam in 1 Kings 12–14 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Timothy Yap
This article argues that the notion of food plays an important role in the structural and thematic developments of the story of Jeroboam in 1 Kings 12–14. Food and the language related to it are not only mentioned throughout the vicissitudes of Jeroboam’s saga, but they also serve three literary functions. First, the motif reveals the attitudes of the tale’s characters and their responses towards Jeroboam’s
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Kommunikative Kontraste: Ein Beitrag zur Sprachfähigkeit des Urchristentums Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Hans-Georg Gradl
The article examines the terms σωτήρ (Phil 3:20–21) and φιλία (Joh 15:12–17) which are characteristic of a special kind of early Christian speaking and communicating. Early Christianity learns within the linguistic guidelines of its environment to understand and express its own faith. The analysed ambiguous concepts (representative for many other terms) represent communicative contrasts: words which
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Maskuline Verschleierungstaktiken: Sexuelle Gewalt gegen Männer im Alten Testament Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Mathias Winkler
Sexual violence against men is a neglected topic in the field of biblical studies. This article argues for a perspective informed by critical masculinity studies to understand sexual violence against men in an adequate way. It is used as a tool within masculine hierarchies to demean other men and their masculine performance. However, sexual violence against men is often hidden, in the texts as well
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Towards a Precise Translation of Psalm 115,1 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Richard Clifford
The commonly accepted translation of Ps 115,1, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory (כבוד נתן) for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness,” does not express the full meaning of the phrase. Important precision is provided by examination of several neglected or unrecognized factors such as the meaning of “to us,” “give,” and “glory,” dialectical negation in the community’s
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Trauma und Trost – Strategien und Perspektiven zur Bewältigung des Untergangs Jerusalems Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Benedikt J. Collinet, Georg Fischer
While biblical texts generally tend to conciliatory endings, this does not seem to hold true regarding the traumatic destruction of Jerusalem in 587 v.Chr. (cf. 2 Kgs 25//Jer 52). The article presents how some texts manage to transport comforting messages along with the reference to the catastrophic event, e.g. Lev 26; Dtn 4 and 28–32 as well as 2 Kgs 25 in the context of Jos 1 – 2 Kgs 17 and more
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Zum Prozess der Psalmenverkettung Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Dieter Böhler
The article presents concatenatio between psalms on different levels, taking into account textcritical aspects (Ps 73,1; 48,15; 28,8), variations of the Hebrew ´Vorlage´ of the Septuagint (Ps 73,28; 40,18; 11,4; 135,1f.21; 13,6); variations of the traditional vocalization (Ps 65,2) and the introduction of new elements of concatenation in the Septuagint psalms (Ps 82,2LXX) as well as in the texts from
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Zum Verhältnis von Kirche und Israel Christentum und Judentum heute – ausgehend vom Hebräerbrief Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Wolfgang Kraus
Die Frage nach dem Verhältnis von Christen und Juden im Hebr ist umstritten. Der Beitrag vertritt folgende Thesen: 1. Die Entgegensetzung von Judentum und Christentum ist für den Hebr nicht angemessen, denn es hat zu dieser Zeit diese beiden klar definierten, einander gegenüberstehenden Größen noch nicht gegeben. 2. Die Argumentation mit einem Neuen Bund nach Jer 31(38LXX) im Hebr ist als Schriftbeweis
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Absentia Nominum Sacrorum in Libro Iob: The Examination of אֱלוֹהַּ in Job without Counterpart in the LXX Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Bryan Beeckman
Interest in the theology of the different Septuagint (LXX) books is vastly growing. In order to examine whether the LXX books reflect a different theology than the Masoretic Text (MT), I have recently analysed the additional attestations of ὁ θεός and ὁ κύριος in LXX Job and Proverbs without counterpart in MT (see Revue Biblique 128/4 [2021]; Louvain Studies 43/4 [2021] and Vetus Testamentum [forthcoming])
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‘Anger Exhausted’ for the Sake of YHWH’s Name in Ezekiel 20: Did YHWH Really Relent from Wrath Poured Out on Israel? Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Benjamin D. Giffone
It is typically argued that in Ezek 20:5–26 YHWH thrice proposes or purposes to “pour out his wrath” on Israel, but then instead “acts on account of his name” – relenting from or deferring judgment. This paper argues instead, based on grammatical structure and intertextuality with the Pentateuch, that in at least one of these instances (and possibly two), Ezek 20 describes YHWH actually “pouring out
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Der johanneische Auferstehungsbericht und die Überlieferung vom leeren Grab Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Johannes Beutler
For John, Jesus’ exaltation on the cross and his exaltation to the Father coincide. From this perspective, a resurrection account could be missing. John adds it nevertheless in order to show the consequences of Jesus’ being exalted to the Father: Jesus brings from the Father God’s eschatological gifts. John uses the tradition of the earlier evangelists about the empty tomb, but in a critical way. This
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„Freikauf“ oder „Erlösung in Jesus Christus“? (Röm 3,24): Exegetische Überlegungen zu einer nicht vernachlässigbaren Frage der Römerbrief-Exegese Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Adrian Wypadlo
This contribution examines the lexeme ἡ ἀπολύτρωσις in the top text of Paul’s doctrine of justification in Rom 3:21–31 exegetically. In particular, one should ask how the syntagma διὰ τῆς ἀπολυτρώσεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ in Rom 3:24b is to be translated correctly. The interpretation is based on the hermeneutical assumption of a translation of ἀπολύτρωσις with “free purchase” or “redemption”. It is
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Les béatitudes du Nouveau Testament (Mt 5,3–12a ; Lc 6,20b–26) à la lumière de celles de Qumrân (4Q525 2 ii 1–6 ; 1QHa VI 13–16) et de la littérature intertestamentaire Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Constantin Pogor
After the finding of a list of Beatitudes in one of the Dead Sea manuscripts (4Q525 2 ii 1–6) and, especially, once the identification of the well-known expression “poor in spirit” from the Gospel of Matthew with one of the most influential works of the community who produced these manuscripts (1QHa or the Thanksgiving Hymns) has been established, a legitimate question has been debated, that is whether
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Remarques sur le Psautier Coréite et Asaphite, Ps 42–49 ; 84–85.87–89 Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Bernard Gosse
The article outlines the change from the victorious king of Jacob (Ps 44,5) to YHWH Zebaot on Zion (Ps 48,9 ; 84,4 ‘king’), open to all nations (Ps 87). The mediation through David (Ps 89) is in that manner replaced by mediation through Zion (Ps 48 ; 84 ; 87).
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Was ist realistische Literarkritik?: Eine Antwort auf Überlegungen von Hermann-Josef Stipp Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Benjamin Ziemer
Hermann-Josef Stipp has published some thoughts in this Journal about the relevance of my »Kritik des Wachstumsmodells« for the study of the book of Jeremiah. In responding, I like to avoid a major misunderstanding: I agree with Stipp and others that differences of language, style or ideology within a given book may be interpreted as hints to its literary prehistory or »history of redaction«. However
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Papyri and the Social World of the New Testament, written by Sabine R. Huebner Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Jutta Henner
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Engelgemeinschaft im irdischen Gottesdienst, written by Michael R. Jost Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Cornelius Roth
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Der gekreuzigte Triumphator, written by Markus Lau Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Martin Meiser
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Gleichnisse und Parabeln Jesu im Thomasevangelium, written by Konrad Schwarz Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Rainer Schwindt
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When Christians Were Jews, written by Paula Fredriksen Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Nils Neumann
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Zweifelskonzepte im Frühchristentum, written by Anna Nürnberger Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Stephan Witetschek
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Die Briefe des Jakobus, Petrus, Johannes und Judas, written by Theo K. Heckel Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Karl Matthias Schmidt
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War das Wort BEI Gott?, written by Hansjürgen Verweyen Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Daniel Remmel
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Lukas und Dion von Prusa, written by Matthias Becker Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Hans-Josef Klauck
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Christus Militans, written by Gabriella Gelardini Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Markus Lau
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Die Rede von „Wiedergeburt“ im Neuen Testament, written by Ursula Ulrike Kaiser Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Hans-Ulrich Weidemann
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Kommentar zur Logienquelle, written by Markus Tiwald Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Hildegard Scherer
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Alma pater?: Zum Topos männlichen Milchspendens im frühen Christentum Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2021-07-28 Esther Kobel
In antiquity, breast milk was an elixir for every nursling. Despite this, there are but very few passages in the Bible that mention nursing. Curiously enough, the apostle Paul depicts himself as a nurse and provider of milk for his believers (1 Thess 2:7; 1 Cor 3:2). The motif of male providers of milk appears in numerous first and second century sources dependent on and independent from Paul. An overview
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Das politische Potential neutestamentlicher Raumentwürfe: Ein Feldversuch am Ersten Petrusbrief und an der Johannesoffenbarung Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2021-07-28 Christian Blumenthal
The following article is part of an essay trilogy dwelling on space and spatial concepts in New Testament scriptures. In the course of this, space thematic approaches are consequently utilized as an interface for political, socio-historical and theological- christological issues. The focal point of this article is an application of this space orientated approach concerning 1 Peter and Revelation.
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Elimelech or Abimelech? A Study on the Textual Variant of the Name of Noemin’s Husband in LXX-Ruth Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2021-07-28 Beatrice Bonanno
This paper analyses the textual variant of the name of Noemin’s husband in the book of Ruth: Elimelech according to the Masoretic Text and Abimelech according to the Septuagint. It investigates if this textual variant is linked to a different Hebrew Vorlage, whether it is carried out during the process of translation of the text in its Greek form, or whether it is due to its transmission in its Greek
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„Ich bringe euch in die Wüste der Völker“ (Ez 20,35): Das Raumgefüge in Ez 20 und das Exil als Übergangsprozess im Ezechielbuch Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2021-07-28 Carolin Neuber
Among many other peculiarities of the Book of Ezekiel, the numerous movements and spatial terms mentioned in it stand out. Using the cultural-anthropological concept that underlies rites of passage and related transitional phenomena (A. van Gennep, V. Turner) some of them can be taken as elements of a transitional process. Therefore, the spatial structure in Ezek. 20 and in the overall layout of the
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Jerusalem in Lukasevangelium und Apostelgeschichte: Indiz eines gewissen Antijudaismus oder heilsgeschichtlicher Kontinuität? Biblische Zeitschrift (IF 0.2) Pub Date : 2021-07-28 Michael Bachmann
Undoubtedly the city Jerusalem (with its temple) is accentuated in Luke-Acts. This is indicated by the high frequency of the name(s) (Luke-Acts presents ca. 65% of the NT-instances!) Ἰερουσαλήμ and Ἱεροσόλυμα and also by the important role of the town within the structure, i.e. within the composition of the two books (cf. only Lk 1–2; 9:51; Acts 1:8; 19:21). But what does this emphasis mean? Differences