The descent of Christ : Ephesians 4:7-11 and traditional Hebrew imagery /

The descent of Christ : Ephesians 4:7-11 and traditional Hebrew imagery /

This volume examines early Jewish and Christian imagery to demonstrate that the most probable interpretation of Christ's descent in Ephesians 4:9-10 refers to the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost subsequent to the ascent mentioned in Ephesians 4:8. The central portion of the book deals with t...

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Main Author: Harris, W. Hall.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; New York : E.J. Brill, 1996.

Series: Arbeiten zur Geschichte des antiken Judentums und des Urchristentums 32.
Ancient Judaism & Early Christianity Online, ISBN: 9789004365223.

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Bible. > Ephesians, IV, 7-11 > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Psalms, LXVIII, 19 > Criticism, interpretation, etc. > History.
Bible. > Ephesians, IV, 7-11 > Relation to Psalms.
Bible. > Psalms, LXVIII, 19 > Relation to Ephesians.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

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Call Number: BS2695.2 .H34 1996

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Summary:This volume examines early Jewish and Christian imagery to demonstrate that the most probable interpretation of Christ's descent in Ephesians 4:9-10 refers to the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost subsequent to the ascent mentioned in Ephesians 4:8. The central portion of the book deals with the ascent-descent imagery associating Ps. 68:19 with Moses as found in Targum Psalms, the rabbinic literature, and other early sources. The section dealing with rabbinic interpretations of Ps. 68:19 is of particular importance, demonstrating an approach for dating elements found in the later rabbinic tradition. The theological innovation of the author of Ephesians in identifying the ascended Christ as the Spirit who descended at Pentecost is highlighted as the best explanation of this difficult passage.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 221 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-215) and indexes.
ISBN:9789004332867
ISSN:0169-734X ;
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