
Raised from the Dead According to Scripture
The Role of the Old Testament in the Early Christian Interpretations of Jesus' Resurrection
Lidija Novakovic(Author)
T.& T.Clark Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 13. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-567-41370-3 (ISBN)
Description
The New Testament writings allow only limited access to the interpretative traditions that lie beneath the claim that Jesus' resurrection took place according to Scripture. This book investigates the underlying principles of scriptural arguments in relation to Jesus' resurrection and the unstated interpretative moves that govern the selection and combination of texts relating to it.
Novakovic's working hypothesis is that the Davidic tradition supplied the primary scriptural categories for the claim that Jesus was raised from the dead according to Scripture. This tradition was appropriated through two major thematic trajectories: resurrection as the fulfillment of Davidic promises, and resurrection as the messianic enthronement. We can also identify several related thematic trajectories, such as the concept of the resurrection as the beginning of the new creation, resurrection as the prophetic authentication, and resurrection as the messianic rebuilding of the temple. Each thematic block is based on a specific use of Scripture for the purpose of explaining the significance of Jesus' resurrection.
Novakovic's working hypothesis is that the Davidic tradition supplied the primary scriptural categories for the claim that Jesus was raised from the dead according to Scripture. This tradition was appropriated through two major thematic trajectories: resurrection as the fulfillment of Davidic promises, and resurrection as the messianic enthronement. We can also identify several related thematic trajectories, such as the concept of the resurrection as the beginning of the new creation, resurrection as the prophetic authentication, and resurrection as the messianic rebuilding of the temple. Each thematic block is based on a specific use of Scripture for the purpose of explaining the significance of Jesus' resurrection.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-567-41370-3 (9780567413703)
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Raised from the Dead According to Scripture
The Role of the Old Testament in the Early Christian Interpretations of Jesus' Resurrection
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Lidija Novakovic (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Baylor University, USA.
Content
1: Introduction
2: Resurrection Hope in the Old Testament and Early Jewish Literature
3: Resurrection and Scripture in Pauline Writings
4: Resurrection and Scripture in the Synoptic Gospels
5: Resurrection and Scripture in Acts
6: Resurrection and Scripture in Johannine Writings
7: Conclusions
2: Resurrection Hope in the Old Testament and Early Jewish Literature
3: Resurrection and Scripture in Pauline Writings
4: Resurrection and Scripture in the Synoptic Gospels
5: Resurrection and Scripture in Acts
6: Resurrection and Scripture in Johannine Writings
7: Conclusions