Language:
English
Year of publication:
2018
Titel der Quelle:
Old Testament Essays
Angaben zur Quelle:
31,3 (2018) 571-590
Keywords:
Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
Strangers in the Bible
;
Holiness Biblical teaching
Abstract:
"Loving the neighbour" is generally accepted as fundamental to Judeo-Christian theological ethics. However, few reflect on the implications of extending "loving the neighbour" (Lev 19:18) to "loving the resident alien/foreigner" (Lev 19:33-34) within the context of the Holiness Code (Lev 17-26). This contribution argues that "Holiness" is redefined in Leviticus 19 by combining the instructions related to cultic rituals (aimed at the priests) in Leviticus 1-16 with the theological-ethical issues (aimed at all Israelites) in Leviticus 17-26; thereby moving from "ascribed holiness" (granted by divine decree to cultic officials) to "achieved holiness" (available to all Israel through obedience) in the post-exilic period.
DOI:
10.17159/2312-3621/2018/v31n3a10
URL:
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