scholarly journals Albert Schweitzer and the study of the New Testament: his legacies in African Biblical Interpretation

2016 ◽  
pp. 169-188
Author(s):  
Lovemore Togarasei ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
The New Testament

Biblical Interpretation among African-American New Testament Scholars

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-82
Author(s):  
Larry L. Enis
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Biblical Studies ◽  
Biblical Hermeneutics ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Epistle Of James

Given the small, but growing, number of ethnic minorities in the field of biblical studies, the issue of African-American biblical hermeneutics has received only marginal attention in scholarly journals. In an effort to discern major themes and objectives among these interpreters, this article surveys published works by African Americans who have attained either a PhD or ThD in the New Testament. In this study, six areas of particular interest emerged: hermeneutics, the black presence in the New Testament, Paul, the Gospels, the epistle of James, and Revelation. Moreover, this investigation will demonstrate that the phenomenon of African-American New Testament hermeneutics is a methodologically diverse one.

scholarly journals Rudolf Bultmann as historikus

1987 ◽  
Vol 43 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 138-161
Author(s):  
Willem S. Vorster
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Historical Interpretation ◽  
Academic Context ◽  
Rudolf Bultmann ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Scientific Circle ◽  
Contemporary Context

Rudolf Bultmann as historianThe work of Bultmann has had a rather negative reception in South Africa, partly because of the fact that little attention has been paid to his historical interpretation of the New Testament. Unfortunately his name is linked only to his use of philosophical categories in Biblical interpretation. After a few remarks about his early study years and the ideas which framed his later research, the article deals with his work as historian. First he is treated as a historian of religion and then as a literary historian. An attempt is made to understand and describe his views in his contemporary context. The description is done within the framework of the academic context in which he received his training, and the scientific circle in which he performed his academic activities. In conclusion a few remarks of evaluation are made.

Christian Apocrypha

2019 ◽  
pp. 284-294
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Shoemaker
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Parallel Development ◽  
Early Christian ◽  
Equal Importance ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Canonical Texts

This chapter focuses on the production of early Christian apocryphal writings as an act of biblical interpretation. Particular attention is given to the ‘parabiblical’ nature of many such writings—that is, the ways in which these texts often reflect parallel development of traditions that came to be included in the biblical canon. Many early Gospel traditions and Pauline apocrypha preserve independent, even rival versions of the earliest Christian traditions. For the historian, these texts frequently share equal importance with the canonical traditions in the effort to understand the earliest formation of the Christian biblical traditions. Other early Christian apocrypha relate to the canon in a more supplementary fashion. These serve to fill major gaps in the New Testament tradition, some having a more direct connection to the canonical texts than others.

scholarly journals The trees in the middle of Paradise (Gn 2:9) during the Great Lent: Orthodox hymnography as biblical interpretation

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantin H. Oancea
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Interesting Aspect ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Biblical Texts ◽  
Selection Of

The article examines the interpretation of the Scripture in Byzantine hymnography during the Great Lent. Some notable recent contributions focus on Andrew of Crete’s and Romanos the Melodist’s compositions, illustrating the hymnographic way of understanding the Scriptures. The author of this study presents a selection of stanzas from hymns of the Triodion that refer to the trees of Paradise. Hymnography perceives the trees in Genesis 2–3 in direct connection with the cross. Only rarely is the tree of life a metaphor for Jesus, as the shadow of the tree of the cross is seldom a metaphor for protection. Another interesting aspect in relation to hymnography is the fact that it represents a type of intertextual exegesis of biblical texts. Hymnographers interpret passages from Genesis by using texts from Psalms, Prophets and especially from the New Testament, combining images and biblical texts in the depiction of liturgical moments.Contribution: Compared with previous research, this article discusses some rare hymnographic interpretations (shadow of the cross; cross in the middle of the earth). The analysis accentuates that the hymnic approach to the Scripture is a form of intertextual exegesis.

scholarly journals A Theological Assessment of the Covenant between Judas Maccabeus and Rome: an Intertextual Analysis of 1 Macc 8:17–20

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-30
Author(s):  
Janusz Nawrot
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Final Stage ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
The Political ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
History Of ◽  
Political Evaluation ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Right ◽  
Political Success

What was the biblical interpretation of the Jews’ conduct in the final stage of the history of Israel in the context of the Law of Moses right before the times of the New Testament? The proposed exegesis of 1 Macc 8:17–20, which describes the covenant between Judas Maccabeus and the Roman republic, strives to discover the theological evaluation of the behavior of the revolt’s leader conducted by the author of the book. The intertextual method is particularly helpful in discovering the right understanding of the text. This method enables one to purposefully combine the expressions found in the consecutive verses with the same expressions found in the earlier biblical books. The theology that underlies these books will reveal the right sense of the studied passage of 1 Macc. It turns out that the theological evaluation is totally different than the political evaluation, the latter being solely taken into consideration in historical-literary analyses and commentaries. The biblical author has a restrained stance toward the political success of the Maccabees. He wants to reveal their conduct in the context of the Lord’s Law, which strongly proves that the First Book of Maccabees should belong to the canon of the inspired texts.

The New Testament as Inspired by the Old Testament

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald O’Collins, SJ
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Peter 1 ◽  
Book Of Revelation ◽  
Son Of Man ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
Prophetic Mission ◽  
Prophetic Authority ◽  
2 Peter

2 Timothy 3: 16–17 and 2 Peter 1: 20–1 reflect on the production and inspiring impact of Old Testament texts. The Old Testament inspires the New Testament. Scriptures ‘inspired’ Jesus’ sense of his own identity and prophetic mission (e.g. as Son of man) and some of his teaching. He took up the Scriptures to innovate on matters like love of God and neighbour. Matthew, also inspired by Scripture, appealed to texts that commented authoritatively on the story of Jesus. Biblical interpretation was central to Paul’s teaching. Isaiah gave an inspired and inspiring encouragement to the apostle’s ministry. Over half the verses of the Book of Revelation quote from or allude to the Old Testament Scriptures: above all, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The author was conscious of a God-given, prophetic authority. This book has enjoyed an inspiring impact on the Christian imagination (e.g. Dürer’s woodcuts and Dante’s Divine Comedy).

scholarly journals Kvinna i den kulturelle bibelen. Ein analyse av nyare norske barne- og ungdomsbiblar

Prismet ◽  
1970 ◽  
pp. 141-159
Author(s):  
Ingunn Aadland
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The New Testament

I denne artikkelen undersøker eg korleis kvinner er representert i den norske kulturelle bibelen med utgangspunkt i gjenforteljingane av Det nye testamentet i barnebiblar utgjevne det siste tiåret. Eit hovudfunn i bibelresepsjonen er at barnebiblar prioriterer forteljingar der menn er hovudpersonar. Vidare finn eg to hovudtendensar i dei forteljingane der kvinner er sentrale: 1) deira rolle er nedprioritert og marginalisert, 2) der kvinner si rolle er framheva, er dei presentert som synderinner. Eg hevdar ikkje at desse fortolkingane er medvitne uttrykk for kvinneforakt. Snarare reflekterer dei ein lojalitet overfor den kulturelle bibelen, det vil seie bibelen slik den vert hugsa og forstått i vår kultur, og like mykje ei manglande erkjenning av rolla kulturen speler i tolkinga av bibelen. Denne resepsjonen av bibelen er ikkje berre reproduksjon og aksept av antikkens ideal, men og uttrykk for verdiar i vår eiga tid.Nøkkelord: Bibel, kulturell bibel, barnebibel, resepsjon, kjønnThis article examines how women are presented in contemporary Norwegian biblical interpretations for children, taking some recent Norwegian children’s bibles reception of the New Testament as examples. One main finding is that children’s bibles often prioritize narratives where men serve as main characters. Moreover, in stories where women play a part, I find two tendencies: 1) their role is either downplayed or marginalized out of the story, 2) when those women’s characters are developed further, they are presented as sinners. I do not suggest that such interpretations are meant to degrade women. Rather, they reflect a loyal attitude towards the cultural bible, the bible as it is commemorated and understood within our culture, and more importantly a lacking awareness of one’s own culture and the role it plays in biblical interpretation. This reception of the bible is not only a reproduction and acceptance of ideals of the Antiquity; but expressions of unfortunate contemporary cultural values. Keywords: Bible, Cultural bible, Childrens’ bibles, Reception, Gender

Martin Luther’s Biblical Commentary: New Testament

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik H. Herrmann
Keyword(s):  
Early Modern ◽  
New Testament ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Biblical Commentary ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The People ◽  
History Of Exegesis ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
History Of

Martin Luther’s exposition of the Bible was not only fundamental to his academic vocation, it also stood at the very center of his reforming work. Through his interpretation of the New Testament, Luther came to new understanding of the gospel, expressed most directly in the apostle Paul’s teaching on justification. Considering the historical complexities of Luther’s own recollections on the matter, it is quite clear that he regarded his time immersed in the writings of Paul as the turning point for his theology and his approach to the entire Scriptures (cf. LW 34:336f). Furthermore, Luther’s interpretation of the New Testament was imbued with such force that it would influence the entire subsequent history of exegesis: colleagues, students, rivals, and opponents all had to reckon with it. However, as a professor, Luther’s exegetical lectures and commentaries were more often concerned with the Old Testament. Most of Luther’s New Testament interpretation is found in his preaching, which, following the lectionary, usually considered a text from one of the Gospels or Epistles. His reforms of worship in Wittenberg also called for weekly serial preaching on Matthew and John for the instruction of the people. From these texts, we have some of the richest sustained reflections on the Gospels in the 16th century. Not only was the substance of his interpretation influential, Luther’s contribution to exegetical method and the hermeneutical problem also opened new possibilities for biblical interpretation that would resonate with both Christian piety and critical, early modern scholarship.

The Quest for the Cinematic Jesus: Scholarly Explorations in Jesus Films

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Henry T. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Biblical Interpretation ◽  
Biblical Studies ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
The Past ◽  
Synoptic Problem ◽  
The New Testament

This article looks at an emerging research trend in biblical studies: Jesus and film. Within the past two decades, New Testament scholars have been attracted to the numerous films about Jesus not merely as a source of illustrations, but as an avenue to interpret the New Testament Gospels—or as Larry Kreitzer proposes, ‘reversing the hermeneutical flow’. With a growing interest in this new discipline to the task of biblical interpretation, it has become an accepted critical approach to the study of Jesus and the Gospels. This article surveys some various ways in which scholars have explored Jesus films, such as with a view to provide refreshing insights into difficult scholarly issues (e.g. the Synoptic problem). Furthermore, the article examines how scholars have begun in recent years to function as critics of controversial Jesus films and also as consultants for new film projects.

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