Language:
English
Year of publication:
2019
Titel der Quelle:
Novum Testamentum
Angaben zur Quelle:
61,3 (2019) 308-328
Keywords:
Job In post-biblical literature
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Testament of Job Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Kings and rulers in post-biblical literature
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Patriarchs (Bible)
Abstract:
In the field of research on the Jewish background of NT Christology, exalted patriarchs (famous OT figures endowed with transcendent characteristics) play a prominent role. One key figure has been almost overlooked in such comparative work: Job as portrayed in the Testament of Job. As a king with a glorious heavenly throne, a position at the right hand of God, and an eternal kingdom, this Job bears a profile on par with-if not exceeding-that of other important figures in post-biblical Jewish literature (Adam, Abel, Enoch, Melchizedek, Joseph, and Moses). This study argues that Job should be added to the roster of such Jewish figures for future work on early Christology.
DOI:
10.1163/15685365-12341632
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