Language:
English
Year of publication:
2021
Titel der Quelle:
The Character of David in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; Warrior, Poet, Prophet and King
Angaben zur Quelle:
(2021) 454-476
Keywords:
David, Christian interpretations
;
Bathsheba Christian interpretations
;
Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc., Christian
;
Christian literature, Early Syriac authors
;
History and criticism
Abstract:
Although ancient Christian Bible exegesis has much in common with rabbinic interpretations, the Syriac-speaking church had been in constant conflict with Judaism since Syriac literature first emerged in the late third century, and consolidated in the fourth century. The paper argues that all this is reflected in the Syrian exegesis of 2 Samuel 11–12 (e.g., David is perceived as a prefiguration of Christ while his repentance is perceived as characteristic of His future era, when the biblical law will be annulled). It also explores how during the Christological controversy in the fifth/sixth centuries, two independent Syriac-speaking churches were established.
DOI:
10.1163/9789004465978_020
URL:
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