scholarly journals The Tridentine Ruling on the Vulgate and Ecclesiastical Censorship in the 1580s

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
William McCuaig
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Carlo Sigonio ◽  
Historical Investigation

Four works by the historian Carlo Sigonio (1523-1584) were made the target of censures by ecclesiastical authorities in the early 1580s. His works were never put on the index of prohibited books, but the censures reveal the mentality and concerns of the censors more clearly than any other surviving documentation from this period. This article examines the censures directed against Sigonio's historical investigation of Old Testament history. By using sources such as the Greek text of the Old Testament, Philo, and Josephus, Sigonio committed the error of Judaizing.

Friedrich Schleiermacher on the Old Testament

2009 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul E. Capetz
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
New Testament ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Friedrich Schleiermacher ◽  
Christian Religion ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Critical Scholarship ◽  
Critical Method ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Historical Investigation

In the nineteenth century the unrestricted application of the historical-critical method posed an unprecedented challenge to inherited Christian notions about the Bible. While this challenge was eventually to be felt most acutely in the study of the New Testament (nt) once the distinction between the “Jesus of history” and the “Christ of faith” had firmly established itself, traditional viewpoints on the Old Testament (ot) were actually the first to be called into question. As a consequence of historical investigation, it became increasingly difficult for theologians to claim that the gospel is already taught in the ot. Regarding this matter, Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768–1834) made a bold proposal. He argued against the canonical standing of the ot on the grounds that it expresses Jewish, not Christian, religion. For him this conclusion was the unavoidable result of the advancing critical scholarship that was undermining the christological exegesis used to defend the church's claim to the ot against the synagogue's counter-claim to its sole rightful possession. Opposing such “christianizing” readings, Schleiermacher broke ranks from Christian theologians and championed the side of the Jews in this historic debate. His only predecessors in this regard were Marcion and the Socinians, although his proposal for relegating the ot to noncanonical status was later endorsed by Adolf von Harnack.

scholarly journals Textual Commentary on the Ethiopic Text of Ezekiel 1–11

Aethiopica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Knibb
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Critical Edition ◽  
Detailed Comparison ◽  
Hebrew Text ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
What Is Said ◽  
The Bible

This article provides a textual commentary on the Gǝʿǝz text of Ezekiel 1–11 as edited by Michael Knibb in his recently published edition, The Ethiopic Text of the Book of Ezekiel: a Critical Edition (2015), and complements what is said in the introduction to the edition. It also serves to complement Knibb’s Schweich Lectures, Translating the Bible: the Ethio-pic Version of the Old Testament (1999). The textual notes are primarily concerned to provide a detailed comparison of the Ethiopic version with the underlying Greek text in the light also of the Hebrew text and of the Syriac and Syriac-based Arabic versions; to comment on the vocabulary used in the Ethiopic version of Ezekiel; and to discuss difficulties in the Ethiopic text. The notes demonstrate clearly the dependence of the Ethiopic text of Ezekiel on the Alexandrian text (the A-text), particularly the minuscule pair 106–410 and the minuscule 534, the close ally of 130, which has been regarded as the most closely related of the minuscules to the Ethiopic text of Ezekiel. They also provide evidence of the influence of the Syro-Arabic version on the text.

Septuagintas betydning som en hellenistisk udgave af Det Gamle Testamente

2011 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-231
Author(s):  
Mogens Müller
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Hebrew Text ◽  
Reception History ◽  
Early Church ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
History Of ◽  
Old Greek ◽  
The Church

The understanding of the role of the old Greek translation of the Old Testament, the Septuagint, has undergone great changes in the last decennia. From looking upon the Hebrew text as the original and the Greek text as only a translation, it has now been common to view the Greek version as a chapter in a reception history of biblical traditions. By being used by New Testament authors and in the Early Church the Septuagint gained canonical status – alongside the Hebrew Bible. Thus the Old Testament of the Church in reality consists of both versions. The article argues for this also pointing to some of the theological consequences of viewing the connection between the two parts of the Christian Bible from the perspective of reception history.

The Oxford Handbook of the Book of Revelation

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Book Of Revelation ◽  
People Of God ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
New Jerusalem ◽  
Greco Roman ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
State Of Research

The Oxford Handbook of the Book of Revelation is the premier reference work for the study of Revelation. Part 1 gives attention to the literary features of the book, including its narrative and rhetorical aspects, imagery, hymns, use of the Old Testament and distinctive Greek style. Part 2 considers the social context in which Revelation was composed and first read, including its relation to Roman rule, Jewish communities, Greco-Roman religions, and various groups of Jesus followers. Part 3 explores major topics in theology and ethics, including God, Jesus, and the Spirit; perspectives on creation, evil, and violence; and the portrayal of Babylon, new Jerusalem, and the people of God. Part 4 deals with the book’s history of reception and influence, including the transmission of the Greek text and inclusion in the New Testament canon, patterns of interpretation in antiquity, middle ages, and modern period, and Revelation’s impact on liturgy and music. Part 5 turns to emerging trends in interpretation, including the use of feminist, African American, and post-colonial perspectives. With contributions from leading international scholars, the volume offers authoritative essays on the current state of research that will help to shape the direction of future studies in the field.

scholarly journals Respect for the Doctor (Sir 38:1-3)

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-62
Author(s):  
Andrzej Piwowar
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
Belief In God ◽  
The People ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Hebrew Version ◽  
Essential Prerequisite

The first part of the article synthetically presents the Old Testament Israelites’ attitude to doctors and their activities. It is an essential prerequisite for the depiction of the innovative approach to the issue proposed by Sirach in Sir 38:1-15. Subsequently, the translation of the text’s Greek version into Polish is presented and the pericope’s structure is divided into four parts: I. 38:1-3 – respect for the doctor, II. 38:4-8 – the value of medicine, III. 38:9-11 – the relation of the sick to God, and IV. 38:12-15 – the doctor’s role in treating the sick. The present article is devoted to the exegetico-theological analysis of the first part of the Greek version of Sir 38:1-15, that is of 38:1-3. Even though the article is based primarily on the Greek text of the verses, it takes into account its original Hebrew version as well. Sirach calls the believing Israelites to completely change their perception of doctors and their activities. He encourages his readers not to reject doctors but to treat them with respect and reverence, and, indirectly, not to ignore the doctor’s efforts meant to restore health to the sick one. The sage justifies his novel approach with two arguments. First, doctors were created by God and given the task of aiding the sick in their suffering. They are a mere tool in God’s hands, for God is the only Doctor that can truly heal a person (this aspect is emphasized more by the Hebrew than by the Greek text). Secondly, doctors deserve respect for even kings and dignitaries benefit from their service and treat them with respect and reverence. In 38:1-3 Sirach offers a perfect synthesis of Israel’s traditional belief in God, who is the only doctor able to heal a person, with the Hellenistic influence related to medicine and the people who dabble in it.

scholarly journals ALLAH MENDENGAR SERUAN DAN TEMPAT BERLINDUNG: Penelitian Puitis Mazmur 5

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-234
Author(s):  
Armand Barus
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Sudden Change ◽  
Greek Text ◽  
Near Eastern ◽  
Knowledge Of God ◽  
Lament Psalms ◽  
Biblical Commentary ◽  
Grand Rapids ◽  
Psalms Of Lament ◽  
Fear Of The Lord

Abstrak: Pembacaan Mazmur 5 dengan menggunakan metode penelitian puitis (poetic criticism) menyingkapkan pesan berbeda dengan metode pemberian makna teks oleh para penafsir mazmur ratapan (lament psalm) sebelumnya. Metode penelitian puitis memperhatikan keluhan pemazmur, perasaan pemazmur yang disebabkan keluhannya, pengertiannya dan pengakuannya tentang Allah di dalam keluhannya dan perubahan suasana teks (mood) dalam menguak pesan mazmur ratapan. Penerapan penelitian puitis terhadap Mazmur 5 menghasilkan pesan tentang Allah yang mendengar seruan dan tempat berlindung. Pengenalan pemazmur akan Allah yang mendengar seruan dan tempat berlindung mengubah ratapan (lament) pemazmur menjadi pujian.  Abstract: Reading psalm 5 by using poetic criticism reveals differing message with the methods used by lament psalms’ interpreters when reading psalm 5. The method of poetic criticism takes into consideration the lamentation of the psalmist, the feelings resulted from the lament, the psalmist understanding dan knowledge of God in the midst of psalmist lamentation dan the mood of the text in examining lament psalms. Applying poetic criticism to psalm 5 produces a message concerning God who hears and protects. The personal knowledge of the psalmist of God who hears dan protects radically changes the lament into joy. Kata-kata Kunci: Mazmur ratapan, penelitian puitis, keluhan, perasaan, Allah, perubahan suasana teks (mood), takut akan Allah, ibadah. Kepustakaan Anderson, A.A. The Book of Psalms: Psalms 1-72. Vol. 1. New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 1972.Barrett, C.K. The Gospel according to St John: An Introduction with Commentary and Notes on the Greek Text. 2 ed. London: SPCK, 1978.Barth-Frommel, Marie-Claire, dan B. A. Pareira. Kitab Mazmur 1-72: Pembimbing dan Tafsirannya. Jakarta: BPK Gunung Mulia, 2012.Barus, Armand. Mengenal Tuhan Melalui Penderitaan. Jakarta: Scripture Union Indonesia, 2016._____________. "Menghadapi Kebohongan: Penelitian Puitis Mazmur 4." Amanat Agung 14, no. 1 (Juni 2018): 1-24._____________. "Sembuhkanlah Aku: Penelitian Puitis Mazmur 6." Amanat Agung 12, no. 2 (Desember 2016): 175-206.Blocher, Henri. "The fear of the Lord as the "principle" of wisdom." Tyndale Bulletin 28 (1977): 3-28.Broyles, Craig C. "Psalms Concerning the Liturgies of Temple Entry." Dalam The Book of Psalms: Composition and Reception, disunting oleh Peter W. Flint dan Patrick D. Miller, Jr, 248-287. Leiden: Brill, 2005.Craigie, Peter C. Psalms 1-50. Word Biblical Commentary 19. Dallas: Word Books, 1983.Davidson, Robert. The Vitality of Worship: A Commentary on the Book of Psalms. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 1998.Dyrness, William. Themes in Old Testament Theology. Downers Grove: IVP Press, 1979.Eichrodt, Walther. Theology of the Old Testament. Vol. 1. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1961._____________. Theology of the Old Testament. Vol. 2. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1967.Goldingay, John. Psalms 1-41. Vol. 1. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006._____________. Psalms 90-150. Vol. 3. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2008.Keel, Othmar. The Symbolism of the Biblical World: Ancient Near Eastern Iconography and the Book of Psalms. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1997.Lee, Sung-Hun. "Lament and the Joy of Salvation in the Lament Psalms." Dalam The Book of Psalms: Composition and Reception, disunting oleh Peter W. Flint dan Patrick D. Miller, Jr, 224-247. Supplements to Vetus Testamentum XCIX. Leiden: Brill, 2005.O’Connor, Michael Patrick, dan Bruce K. Waltke. Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2004.Ridderbos, Herman N. The Gospel according to John: A Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 1997.Roberts, J.J.M. "Mowinckel’s Enthronement Festival: A Review." Dalam The Book of Psalms: Composition and Reception, disunting oleh Peter W. Flint dan Patrick D. Miller, Jr, 97-115. Supplements to Vetus Testamentum XCIX. Leiden: Brill, 2005.Routledge, Robin. Old Testament Theology: A Thematic Approach. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2008.Schwab, Zoltàn. "Is Fear of the LORD the Source of Wisdom or Vice Versa?" Vetus Testamentum 63, no. 4 (Oktober 2013): 652-662.Villanueva, Federico G. The ’Uncertainty of a Hearing’: A Study of the Sudden Change of Mood in the Psalms of Lament. Supplements to Vetus Testamentum 121. Leiden: Brill, 2008.Waltke, Bruce K., James M. Houston, dan Erika Moore. The Psalms as Christian Lament: A Historical Commentary. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans, 2014.Weiser, Artur. The Psalms: A Commentary. The Old Testament Library. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1962.

The Old Testament Sabbath: A Tradition-Historical Investigation

1974 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Byron E. Shafer ◽  
Niels-Erik A. Andreasen
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Historical Investigation

The Use of the Peshitta of Isaiah in Rendering Isaiah Quotations in the Old Syriac and Peshitta Gospels

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-41
Author(s):  
Attila Bodor
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Greek Text

Abstract Previous research has argued that the Old Syriac and Peshitta Gospels tend to follow the Old Testament Peshitta to render Old Testament quotations, a practice that supposedly goes back to Tatian’s Diatessaron. This article argues that this conclusion should be reconsidered. At least in the rendering of the Isaiah quotations, the Old Syriac, and especially the Peshitta version of the Gospels, tends not to depart from the Greek text, but rather to render its sense as faithfully as possible. Even in the few cases where the dependence on the Peshitta of Isaiah appears to be verifiable, the phenomenon does not need to be explained as a result of influence from Tatian’s harmony.

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