Language:
English
Year of publication:
2016
Titel der Quelle:
Borders; Terminologies, Ideologies,and Performances
Angaben zur Quelle:
(2016) 23-42
Keywords:
Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
Boundaries Religious aspects
;
Judaism
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P document (Biblical criticism)
Abstract:
S.'s essay investigates the role of borders in the Priestly (P) texts of the Pentateuch. "P is well known for its interest in separations, as seen first and foremost in its use of the verb bdl in the hiphil ("to distinguish, separate"), which takes both God and humans as its subject." S. further shows that all borders referred to by P serve to make the world a livable space, with most of these being connected with Yhwh's decision to dwell "in the midst" of the Israelites. Because Yhwh is holy, his presence requires a sanctuary that is kept holy, as well as a special class of priests--requirements that can only be met if separations are made and borders are respected. P is highly concerned with such separations and borders; at the same time, however, it also reflects a great deal of realism and pragmatism and a theology that transcends categories.
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