Psalm 118 in the Gospel of John

An Intertextual Study on the New Exodus Pattern in the Theology of John
1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-3-16-147990-8
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck

Buch, Englisch, Band 158, 451 Seiten, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 692 g

Reihe: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. Zweite Reihe

Andrew Brunson examines the presence and function of Ps 118 in the Gospel of John, placing particular emphasis on its interpretation in a New Exodus context which has previously not been developed in the Fourth Gospel. Following a comprehensive survey of Ps 118's Jewish setting, its role in the festivals, and its use in the Synoptic Gospels, special attention is given to the quotations in the Entrance Narrative. The author argues that John portrays Jesus as bringing an end to Israel's state of continuing exile by fulfilling the role reserved to Yahweh in the New Exodus. This culminates in the Entrance to Jerusalem where Jesus embodies the return of Yahweh to reign among his people. A literary study of the coming-sent theme in John underscores the extent to which Jesus is identified ontologically and functionally with the Father. A previously unnoticed allusion to Ps 118 and Jubilees in John 8.56 is explored, and attention is paid to establishing the presence and developing the function of several neglected allusions to the psalm in 10:7-10; 10:24-25; and 11:41-42.

Zielgruppe

Scholars and students of the New Testament, the Gospel of John, the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, and Jewish backgrounds, clergy and others with an academic interest in Biblical Studies, corresponding institutes and libraries.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brunson, Andrew

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte

Über Autor(innen)

Brunson, Andrew
Born 1968; 1988 BA; 1991 MA; 1992 M. Div.; 2001 Ph.D. University of Aberdeen; since 1993 Minister in Turkey.

Andrew Brunson: Born 1968; 1988 BA; 1991 MA; 1992 M. Div.; 2001 Ph.D. University of Aberdeen; since 1993 Minister in Turkey.