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Beschreibung: It has become increasingly clear that Numbers is the litmus test for new ideas relating to the formation of the Pentateuch. At the same time the profusion of ideas has only resulted in a corresponding lack of agreement between scholars. In the present study, Jordan Davis grants significant attention to the geographical references found at the end of the book of Numbers, combining archaeological, historical and literary critical insights, in the attempt to arrive at more "verifiable" results. With a detailed view at the Transjordan conquest traditions (Num 21:21-35; 32; Deut 2:24-3:20*) and the twin legal narratives relating to Zelophehad's daughters (Num 27; 36), the author argues for the historical catalysts underlying these traditions and then points to the ideological motivation behind their redactional expansion.

Beschreibung: It has become increasingly clear that Numbers is the litmus test for new ideas relating to the formation of the Pentateuch. At the same time the profusion of ideas has only resulted in a corresponding lack of agreement between scholars. In the present study, Jordan Davis grants significant attention to the geographical references found at the end of the book of Numbers, combining archaeological, historical and literary critical insights, in the attempt to arrive at more "verifiable" results. With a detailed view at the Transjordan conquest traditions (Num 21:21-35; 32; Deut 2:24-3:20*) and the twin legal narratives relating to Zelophehad's daughters (Num 27; 36), the author argues for the historical catalysts underlying these traditions and then points to the ideological motivation behind their redactional expansion.

Beschreibung: Der vorliegende Band befasst sich mit der Beziehung von Paulus zu Rom in historischer und wirkungsgeschichtlicher Perspektive. Damit tritt er neben den 2020 in derselben Reihe erschienenen Band zu Petrus, dem anderen wichtigen Apostel Roms und des stadtrömischen Christentums. Behandelt werden die einschlägigen literarischen und archäologischen Zeugnisse der Beziehung des Paulus zu Rom und deren Bedeutung für die Rezeption des Apostels in der Geschichte des Christentums. Als wichtige literarische Dokumente werden der Römerbrief des Paulus, dessen Beziehung zum stadtrömischen Christentum intensiv diskutiert wird, die Apostelgeschichte des Neuen Testaments, der 2. Timotheus- und der 1. Clemensbrief sowie Texte der Paulusrezeption des 2. und 3. Jahrhunderts behandelt. Weitere Beiträge sind der Paulusbasilika an der Via Ostiensis über dem Grab des Paulus, dem wichtigsten archäologischen Zeugnis für Paulus in Rom, und der Bedeutung der Paulusreliquie für den päpstlichen Machtanspruch gewidmet.

Beschreibung: Der vorliegende Band befasst sich mit der Beziehung von Paulus zu Rom in historischer und wirkungsgeschichtlicher Perspektive. Damit tritt er neben den 2020 in derselben Reihe erschienenen Band zu Petrus, dem anderen wichtigen Apostel Roms und des stadtrömischen Christentums. Behandelt werden die einschlägigen literarischen und archäologischen Zeugnisse der Beziehung des Paulus zu Rom und deren Bedeutung für die Rezeption des Apostels in der Geschichte des Christentums. Als wichtige literarische Dokumente werden der Römerbrief des Paulus, dessen Beziehung zum stadtrömischen Christentum intensiv diskutiert wird, die Apostelgeschichte des Neuen Testaments, der 2. Timotheus- und der 1. Clemensbrief sowie Texte der Paulusrezeption des 2. und 3. Jahrhunderts behandelt. Weitere Beiträge sind der Paulusbasilika an der Via Ostiensis über dem Grab des Paulus, dem wichtigsten archäologischen Zeugnis für Paulus in Rom, und der Bedeutung der Paulusreliquie für den päpstlichen Machtanspruch gewidmet.

Beschreibung: Reformatorische Paulusauslegung wird in der gegenwärtigen Paulusforschung meist mit Martin Luthers Vorlesungen zum Galater- und zum Römerbrief gleichgesetzt. Sie dient als Gegenbild, von dem sich moderne Paulusexegese abgrenzt. Die Aufsätze dieses Bandes zeigen, dass die Auslegung der Paulusbriefe im 16. Jahrhundert vielfältiger und als Gesprächspartner für heute interessanter ist. Ein Schwerpunkt des Bandes liegt auf der Schweizer Reformation in Zürich, der Oberrheinregion und Genf. Daneben kommen Ausleger der Wittenberger Reformation neben Luther sowie täuferische und humanistische Ausleger in den Blick. Eine Besonderheit dieses Bandes ist, dass auch deuteropaulinische Briefe einbezogen werden.

Beschreibung: Since their discovery in 1945, the significance of the texts contained in the thirteen papyrus manuscripts now known as the Nag Hammadi Codices has been fiercely debated. In the history of scholarship, the texts have primarily been analyzed in light of the contexts of their hypothetical Greek originals, which in a majority of cases have been thought to have been authored in the second and third centuries CE in a variety of contexts. The articles in this volume take a different approach. Instead of focusing on hypothetical originals, they ask how the texts may have been used and understood by those who read the Coptic papyrus codices in which the texts have been preserved and take as their point of departure recent research indicating that these manuscripts were produced and used by early Egyptian monastics. It is shown that the reading habits and theological ideas attested historically for Upper Egyptian monasticism in the fourth and fifth centuries resonate well with several of the texts within the Nag Hammadi Codices.

Beschreibung: Dans cet ouvrage, Kampotela Luc Bulundwe pose la question du rôle de 2 Timothée (2 Tm) au sein du corpus paulinien, au prisme des approches sociales de la mémoire. Il démontre que le discours d'adieu épistolaire attribué à Paul s'inscrit, comme clé herméneutique, dans un processus de diffusion de la littérature paulinienne. Cette étude heuristique se déploie en trois temps. Le premier pose des jalons historiques et méthodologiques ; le deuxième consiste en l'analyse détaillée de la lettre ; et un troisième, en une enquête sur les personnages, les lieux géographiques et les points de contact de 2 Tm avec les proto-pauliniennes et Colossiens. Sa principale originalité réside dans la prise en compte spécifique de 2 Tm, au-delà du corpus des Pastorales. Est ainsi mis en exergue le rôle stratégique que joue cet écrit dans la formation du Corpus Paulinum à une époque de transition de gouvernance apostolique.

Beschreibung: Dans cet ouvrage, Kampotela Luc Bulundwe pose la question du rôle de 2 Timothée (2 Tm) au sein du corpus paulinien, au prisme des approches sociales de la mémoire. Il démontre que le discours d'adieu épistolaire attribué à Paul s'inscrit, comme clé herméneutique, dans un processus de diffusion de la littérature paulinienne. Cette étude heuristique se déploie en trois temps. Le premier pose des jalons historiques et méthodologiques ; le deuxième consiste en l'analyse détaillée de la lettre ; et un troisième, en une enquête sur les personnages, les lieux géographiques et les points de contact de 2 Tm avec les proto-pauliniennes et Colossiens. Sa principale originalité réside dans la prise en compte spécifique de 2 Tm, au-delà du corpus des Pastorales. Est ainsi mis en exergue le rôle stratégique que joue cet écrit dans la formation du Corpus Paulinum à une époque de transition de gouvernance apostolique.

Beschreibung: For almost two millennia, readers of the New Testament have been trying to figure out Paul. The struggle with his words begins already within the canon itself. While Acts portrays with ease a Torah-observant, Pharisaic-messianic Paul working in partnership with James and other leaders in Jerusalem, the author of 2 Peter famously admitted that the apostle to the nations is difficult to understand. From that moment on debate has ebbed and flowed on all things Pauline; on women as leaders in assemblies and on the status of Jews and Gentiles in God's plan, just to mention two of the contentious topics associated with Paul. For clergy, scholar, and lay person, Paul's letters hold weight and continue to draw in new readers. Anders Runesson seeks to listen to the voice of the historical Paul - a Jew proclaiming a form of Judaism to non-Jews to save them from divine wrath - but also to probe what it means to breathe new life into this historical figure in the twenty-first century. "The Paul-within-Judaism movement is here to stay, and Anders Runesson is arguably its most hermeneutically sophisticated spokesperson. In this remarkable book, Runesson expertly guides us through difficult questions of social history, exegesis, ancient reception history, and modern constructive theology, all of which we need in order to understand Paul ‘beyond the parting of the ways paradigm.’" Matthew V. Novenson, University of Edinburgh "In this compelling book, Anders Runesson incarnates Roman-period types of Judaism—thus, the seedbed of later Christianities—within their institutional matrix, the ancient synagogue. Radically reconceiving the so-called “parting of the ways,” he traces a developmental arc from Paul through Theodosius I to explore how and why this apocalyptic Jewish movement, with its odd outreach to ethnic others, became the anti-Jewish arm of the late Roman state. If new ideas are food for thought, Runesson has served a feast." Paula Fredriksen, author of "Paul, the Pagans’ Apostle" "This is the mature fruit of intensive research over a significant period of time, drawing together Runesson’s explorations on Paul and Pauline theology, locating him firmly within his Jewish context on the one hand, and taking seriously that he is addressing gentiles. The historical depth and methodological rigor as well as the key awareness of hermeneutical presuppositions render this a rich and challenging source for scholars and students alike. But this is not only another academic contribution to the important field of Pauline studies, Runesson demonstrates how this approach to Paul is also relevant for theologizing in contemporary churches and interreligious interaction today. Thus the volume is a must for all engaged in Pauline Studies as well as in contemporary church and interreligious work." Kathy Ehrensperger, Abraham Geiger Kolleg, Potsdam "In recent years, Anders Runesson has emerged as a leading voice in the (distinct but related) projects of reading Matthew and Paul "within Judaism." In this significant volume on Paul, he draws on material from a number of his previous articles and book chapters, working it into a cohesive and comprehensive account of Paul's "Judaism for gentiles" and its place within a larger interpretive horizon. Over against approaches that see Paul as the architect of a "parting of the ways," Runesson understands him as working towards a "joining of the ways"-mixed groups of Jewish and gentile Christ-believers existing within the larger environment of Jewish diaspora synagogues. An impressive achievement, highly recommended." Terence L. Donaldson, Professor Emeritus, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto "In these important essays, Anders Runesson provides readers with an account of a thoroughly embodied and socially embedded Paul, a first-century Jewish Messiah follower seeking to live in the Roman world. The volume is a must read for anyone interested in thinking about the historical Paul." Matthew Thiessen, McMaster University, Hamilton "Anders Runesson takes his readers beyond the familiar constructions of Paul, significantly advancing the discussion of how to understand him and his movement. Historical and textual details are interrogated with clear, methodological discipline. The investigation is thoughtful, engaging, and accessible to informed non-specialists as well as scholars." Mark D. Nanos, PhD, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, author of "Reading Paul within Judaism" "Anders Runesson's essays impress for three reasons: First, by breaking with classical models of explanation, his handling of the reconstruction of early Christianity is not only innovative, but when set against the backdrop of historical and hermeneutical considerations, opens up further approaches and new perspectives. Second, because he is well-versed in dealing with literary and archaeological sources, Runesson is skillfully able to reorganize and interpret these factors. And finally, his contributions provide such a welcome interest in historical and theological research that even those who do not agree with all the results are constantly challenged to revisit well-trodden paths in search of fresh insights." Markus Öhler, University of Vienna "Anders Runesson here presents a must-read for Pauline scholars. It is remarkable how much ground this book covers and masters in a thought-provoking way. It is almost like an advanced handbook on several issues pertaining to Paul. This is an in-depth study on matters of method, history of interpretation, historical context, Pauline mission, women in the letters, the Pauline legacy and hermeneutics, to mention some key issues being addressed. The book achieves the purpose of a scholarly book as it triggers questions and further discussions. These questions and discussions may not always embrace Runesson’s conclusions, but they will certainly be refined if this book is a constant dialogue partner, setting an agenda for how Paul’s theology and mission can be adressed." Karl Olav Sandnes, MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

Beschreibung: For almost two millennia, readers of the New Testament have been trying to figure out Paul. The struggle with his words begins already within the canon itself. While Acts portrays with ease a Torah-observant, Pharisaic-messianic Paul working in partnership with James and other leaders in Jerusalem, the author of 2 Peter famously admitted that the apostle to the nations is difficult to understand. From that moment on debate has ebbed and flowed on all things Pauline; on women as leaders in assemblies and on the status of Jews and Gentiles in God's plan, just to mention two of the contentious topics associated with Paul. For clergy, scholar, and lay person, Paul's letters hold weight and continue to draw in new readers. Anders Runesson seeks to listen to the voice of the historical Paul - a Jew proclaiming a form of Judaism to non-Jews to save them from divine wrath - but also to probe what it means to breathe new life into this historical figure in the twenty-first century. "The Paul-within-Judaism movement is here to stay, and Anders Runesson is arguably its most hermeneutically sophisticated spokesperson. In this remarkable book, Runesson expertly guides us through difficult questions of social history, exegesis, ancient reception history, and modern constructive theology, all of which we need in order to understand Paul ‘beyond the parting of the ways paradigm.’" Matthew V. Novenson, University of Edinburgh "In this compelling book, Anders Runesson incarnates Roman-period types of Judaism—thus, the seedbed of later Christianities—within their institutional matrix, the ancient synagogue. Radically reconceiving the so-called “parting of the ways,” he traces a developmental arc from Paul through Theodosius I to explore how and why this apocalyptic Jewish movement, with its odd outreach to ethnic others, became the anti-Jewish arm of the late Roman state. If new ideas are food for thought, Runesson has served a feast." Paula Fredriksen, author of "Paul, the Pagans’ Apostle" "This is the mature fruit of intensive research over a significant period of time, drawing together Runesson’s explorations on Paul and Pauline theology, locating him firmly within his Jewish context on the one hand, and taking seriously that he is addressing gentiles. The historical depth and methodological rigor as well as the key awareness of hermeneutical presuppositions render this a rich and challenging source for scholars and students alike. But this is not only another academic contribution to the important field of Pauline studies, Runesson demonstrates how this approach to Paul is also relevant for theologizing in contemporary churches and interreligious interaction today. Thus the volume is a must for all engaged in Pauline Studies as well as in contemporary church and interreligious work." Kathy Ehrensperger, Abraham Geiger Kolleg, Potsdam "In recent years, Anders Runesson has emerged as a leading voice in the (distinct but related) projects of reading Matthew and Paul "within Judaism." In this significant volume on Paul, he draws on material from a number of his previous articles and book chapters, working it into a cohesive and comprehensive account of Paul's "Judaism for gentiles" and its place within a larger interpretive horizon. Over against approaches that see Paul as the architect of a "parting of the ways," Runesson understands him as working towards a "joining of the ways"-mixed groups of Jewish and gentile Christ-believers existing within the larger environment of Jewish diaspora synagogues. An impressive achievement, highly recommended." Terence L. Donaldson, Professor Emeritus, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto "In these important essays, Anders Runesson provides readers with an account of a thoroughly embodied and socially embedded Paul, a first-century Jewish Messiah follower seeking to live in the Roman world. The volume is a must read for anyone interested in thinking about the historical Paul." Matthew Thiessen, McMaster University, Hamilton "Anders Runesson takes his readers beyond the familiar constructions of Paul, significantly advancing the discussion of how to understand him and his movement. Historical and textual details are interrogated with clear, methodological discipline. The investigation is thoughtful, engaging, and accessible to informed non-specialists as well as scholars." Mark D. Nanos, PhD, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, author of "Reading Paul within Judaism" "Anders Runesson's essays impress for three reasons: First, by breaking with classical models of explanation, his handling of the reconstruction of early Christianity is not only innovative, but when set against the backdrop of historical and hermeneutical considerations, opens up further approaches and new perspectives. Second, because he is well-versed in dealing with literary and archaeological sources, Runesson is skillfully able to reorganize and interpret these factors. And finally, his contributions provide such a welcome interest in historical and theological research that even those who do not agree with all the results are constantly challenged to revisit well-trodden paths in search of fresh insights." Markus Öhler, University of Vienna "Anders Runesson here presents a must-read for Pauline scholars. It is remarkable how much ground this book covers and masters in a thought-provoking way. It is almost like an advanced handbook on several issues pertaining to Paul. This is an in-depth study on matters of method, history of interpretation, historical context, Pauline mission, women in the letters, the Pauline legacy and hermeneutics, to mention some key issues being addressed. The book achieves the purpose of a scholarly book as it triggers questions and further discussions. These questions and discussions may not always embrace Runesson’s conclusions, but they will certainly be refined if this book is a constant dialogue partner, setting an agenda for how Paul’s theology and mission can be adressed." Karl Olav Sandnes, MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society

Beschreibung: George H. van Kooten offers a radical contextualization of Paul's view of man within the Graeco-Roman discourse of his day. On the one hand, important anthropological terminology such as "image of God" and "spirit" derives from the Jewish creation accounts of Genesis 1-2. On the other hand, this terminology appears to be compatible with reflections of Graeco-Roman philosophers on man as the image of God and on man's mind, and is supplemented with Platonic concepts such as "the inner man." For this reason, the author traces the development of Paul's anthropology against the background of both ancient Judaism and ancient philosophy. Although he takes his starting point from Jewish texts, and is not out of tune with particular Jewish thoughts about the close relation between man and God, Paul, like Philo of Alexandria, seems to owe a lot to contemporary philosophical anthropology. Paul's view, for instance, that man needs to be "transformed into the image of God" lacks Jewish antecedents, but reflects the pagan philosophical notion of man's assimilation to God. George H. van Kooten emphasizes that it is no longer possible to deny the relevance of a Greek context for Paul's view of man, and argues that Paul should be understood in the wake of the 1st cent. BC introduction of a comprehensive Platonic doctrine of man's assimilation to God through virtue. Paul's anthropology, which calls for inner transformation and is universally applicable, criticizes the superficial values of the sophistic movement in Corinth and the anthropomorphic images of the gods, and offers a strategy to overcome the ethnic tensions which divide the Christian community in Rome.

Beschreibung: Unter dem Stichwort "Paul within Judaism" kommt es in jüngerer Zeit v.a. im angelsächsischen Bereich zu fundamentalen Neuinterpretationen der Paulusbriefe, gerade auch durch das verstärkte Interesse von jüdischen Exegetinnen und Exegeten. Zur Diskussion steht dabei kaum noch die jüdische Identität des Paulus im Allgemeinen, sondern speziell die Relevanz des Judeseins für die Lebensführung des christusgläubigen Paulus. In diesem Kontext untersucht Ruben A. Bühner die Kontinuität jüdischer Lebensweise vor und nach der Hinwendung von Juden zu Christus. Indem er die paulinischen Aussagen im Kontext eines vielfältigen Diasporajudentums interpretiert, argumentiert er zugleich für eine vermittelnde Position in einer zunehmend ideologisch aufgeladenen Debatte. Paulus versteht sich demnach sowohl als Jude und als einer jüdischen Lebensweise verpflichtet, wie er sich zugleich als "in Christus" auch der Gemeinschaft mit Nichtjuden verpflichtet sieht.

Beschreibung: Unter dem Stichwort "Paul within Judaism" kommt es in jüngerer Zeit v.a. im angelsächsischen Bereich zu fundamentalen Neuinterpretationen der Paulusbriefe, gerade auch durch das verstärkte Interesse von jüdischen Exegetinnen und Exegeten. Zur Diskussion steht dabei kaum noch die jüdische Identität des Paulus im Allgemeinen, sondern speziell die Relevanz des Judeseins für die Lebensführung des christusgläubigen Paulus. In diesem Kontext untersucht Ruben A. Bühner die Kontinuität jüdischer Lebensweise vor und nach der Hinwendung von Juden zu Christus. Indem er die paulinischen Aussagen im Kontext eines vielfältigen Diasporajudentums interpretiert, argumentiert er zugleich für eine vermittelnde Position in einer zunehmend ideologisch aufgeladenen Debatte. Paulus versteht sich demnach sowohl als Jude und als einer jüdischen Lebensweise verpflichtet, wie er sich zugleich als "in Christus" auch der Gemeinschaft mit Nichtjuden verpflichtet sieht.

Beschreibung: Rudolf Bultmann und Oscar Cullmann zählen zu den bedeutendsten Neutestamentlern und Theologen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre Publikationen werden bis in die Gegenwart in unterschiedlichen Sprachen neu aufgelegt. Am Anfang war ihre Beziehung von gegenseitiger Wertschätzung und regem publizistischem Austausch geprägt. Immer mehr führte aber die Ausarbeitung unterschiedlicher theologischer Konzeptionen zum kritischen Diskurs, der in den offenen Widerspruch mündete. Dennoch standen sie zeitlebens - mit einigen Unterbrechungen - miteinander in einem wohlwollenden Briefwechsel. In diesem Band werden alle erhaltenen Briefe und Postkarten dieser Korrespondenz in einer kommentierten Fassung vorgelegt. In zehn Studien werden zusätzlich die Werke der beiden Theologen aus zeitgeschichtlicher, theologischer und exegetischer Perspektive analysiert und für die gegenwärtige theologische Arbeit ausgewertet.

Beschreibung: Rudolf Bultmann und Oscar Cullmann zählen zu den bedeutendsten Neutestamentlern und Theologen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ihre Publikationen werden bis in die Gegenwart in unterschiedlichen Sprachen neu aufgelegt. Am Anfang war ihre Beziehung von gegenseitiger Wertschätzung und regem publizistischem Austausch geprägt. Immer mehr führte aber die Ausarbeitung unterschiedlicher theologischer Konzeptionen zum kritischen Diskurs, der in den offenen Widerspruch mündete. Dennoch standen sie zeitlebens - mit einigen Unterbrechungen - miteinander in einem wohlwollenden Briefwechsel. In diesem Band werden alle erhaltenen Briefe und Postkarten dieser Korrespondenz in einer kommentierten Fassung vorgelegt. In zehn Studien werden zusätzlich die Werke der beiden Theologen aus zeitgeschichtlicher, theologischer und exegetischer Perspektive analysiert und für die gegenwärtige theologische Arbeit ausgewertet.