| Series |
Library of New Testament studies, 2513-8790
Library of New Testament studies ; 631. ^A1137901
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Ephesians 4:8 in context -- Gifts for building the temple in Psalm 68:19 -- The divine builder literary topos -- Old Testament Scriptures in Psalm 68 -- Psalm 68 in Early and Late Judaism -- Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4:8-10 -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract |
The problem of Psalm 68:19 (Masoretic Text) in Ephesians 4:8 has a rich history of interpretation; particular focus has been placed on Jewish and Pauline interpretations of the psalm, and the Jewish exegetical tradition that reads Moses as the one who ascends Mount Sinai to receive and give the law. Todd Scacewater suggests a second tradition, henceforth unnoticed that interprets Psalm 68 eschatologically. While both traditions are significant Scacewater maintains that the eschatoloical tradition provides a better matrix through which to understand Paul's use of the psalm. Scacewater argues that another key for understanding the Pauline use of the psalm is the divine builder topos, which is pervasive in the ancient Near East, utilized in Psalm 68, and evident in Paul's understanding of the psalm as he applies it to Christ, the eschatological divine builder. Discussing the context of Ephesians, the building of the Temple and the trope of the divine builder, and Psalm 68's position in early/late Judaism and Ephesians, Scacewater contributes to a new methodology for studying how the New Testament authors interpreted and appropriated Hebrew Scriptures. --Back Cover. |
| Dissertation note | Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary 2017 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-174) and indexes. |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9780567694256 |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| ISBN | 9780567694225 |
| ISBN | 0567694224 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | (ePub ebook) |
| ISBN | (PDF ebook) |
