Modern Europe and America (Michael Harbin; Upland, Ind., USA)Year of Jubilee finds itself discussed in columns 850 and following. As one example Julia illustrates with a picture title "Mary nullifies the pact between the clergyman Theophilus and the Devil" (ca. What does art have to tell us about the reception and comprehension of oaths and vows? 25 Quo vadis* Rosenzweig, Franz*, June 2025, Vol. Andrew W . New Testament (Knut Backhaus; Munich, Germany)Backhaus begins his survey of John the Baptist by suggesting that Ever since Hermann Samuel Reimarus, research on John the Baptist has often been a forerunner of historical Jesus research and shared its methodological development. These are just some of the other entries which fill this volume with the kind of helpful historical information so invaluable to researchers of the biblical text today. Firstly, it comprehensively renders the current state ofknowledge on the origins and development of the Bible. Feedback on Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception Online from the academic community has been resoundingly positive: It has been selected as CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of 2020. Thats simple: everything from the text itself through the Dead Sea Scrolls, Christian Scripture, Origen, Augustine, Rashi, Abarbanel, Calvin, Spinoza, Wellhausen, etc., etc., right up to the contributions of feminist and postcolonial criticism, queer studies, Bible and mass media whatever happens to be on someones scholarly agenda. "Interpretations of NT texts from a lesbian perspective appear less frequently than similar readings of Hebrew Bible traditions," she asserts. The whole (albeit brief, occupying but one full column) is an interesting piece. Rosmalen asserts "When considering oaths and vows in the visual arts within the context of Bible reception, images can be roughly divided in three categories. Kennicott, Benjamin (Anselm C. Hagedorn; Osnabruck, Germany)Hagedorns very concise biography of Kennicott presents a lot of information in a short entry. Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter, 2019. . And these details are why EBR is such an incredible, and important resource. Judaism B. Rabbinic Judaism (Yael Wilfand; Raanana, Israel)When manna appears in Rabbinic Literature, according to Wilfand, it " is only mentioned once in the Mishnah and three times in the Jerusalem Talmud, it appears more often in the Tosefta (ca. Its an engaging and informative overview of what is certainly an extremely important topic. More important than knowing it all, however, is recognizing how essential it all is to what we do. Fein finely delineates the idea of motherhood in the visual arts. Hala-Hizquni. Marxsen, Willi (Paul-Gerhard Klumbies; Kassel, Germany)Marxsen is one of the most important, yet virtually forgotten today, biblical scholars of the 20th century. Following this, she analyzes the term quite thoroughly, astutely observing "In 1 Cor 4:21 and Gal 5:23, Paul defines in close affinity to and , and thus reveals its meaning in light of the communitys Christ-believing identity." Marxsen, Willi (Paul-Gerhard Klumbies; Kassel, Germany)Marxsen is one of the most important, yet virtually forgotten today, biblical scholars of the 20th century. Rebecca Kamholz (New Haven, CT, USA), Obscenity and Euphemism III.B. Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Eckart Otto; Munich, Germany)Otto brings readers a genuinely helpful overview of the history of Jerusalem during the period of occupation related in the era of the Hebrew Bible. Visual Arts (Ayla Lepine; Cambridge, United Kingdom)The subject as understood by visual artists is considered beautifully and includes reference to my favorite artist: In Albrecht Drers interpretation, Christs alertness to the presence of the angel in the upper left of the image is directly contrasted with an apostle poignantly resting his exhausted weight on a tree stump. There is much to learn of laziness indeed. In what can only be described as a fascinating essay on the problem of miscarriage in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East, we read "Despite a great number of stories about pregnancy and birth in the HB/OT (esp. Amongst early literary treatments of Judith, the Old English poem Judith (ca. Wolfgang Zwickel (Mainz, Germany) Moab, Moabite I. Logia (Dagmar Winter; Newcastle, United Kingdom)The very brief contribution of Winter describes the meaning and use of the word Logia and its implications for reconstruction of the life of Jesus. Robert W. Yarbrough. Farajollah Salahshoor, 2008, Prophet Joseph) tells the story of Joseph and his brothers in a way that reflects modern Middle Eastern tensions. Close Modal. When the physical bodies of these giants were destroyed, they became evil spirits that plagued the earth.". De Gruyter provides you with an array of publications in the area of Bible and biblical Reception: The EBR print edition was launched in Rome on July 1, 2009, with the publication of the first two volumes. The first concerns the significance of passages in the Bible The second concern is the great incidence of maternal and infant death in childbirth. Her description in what follows is incredibly informative. It teaches much with both wisdom and profundity. eight passages) and its qualities are discussed extensively in tannaitic midrashim, various later midrashic collections, and the Babylonian Talmud. four ha. Film (Free Content) (Peter T. Chattaway; Vancouver, BC, Canada).Judah (both the persons and the place) are investigated and explicated. "Interpretations of NT texts from a lesbian perspective appear less frequently than similar readings of Hebrew Bible traditions," she asserts. Kurnub; Heb. Cronauer examines the figure of Naboth in the Hebrew Bible, Judaism, Christianity, economics and law, literature, the visual arts (including a very intriguing drawing of the stoning of Naboth from the 12th century CE), and film. Martyr, Martyrdom II. The film, titled Nehemiah: The Joy of Jehovah Is Your Stronghold (prod. 19: Midrash-Mourning Furey, Constance M., et al., eds. Die Herausgeber und der Verlag knnen auf das bisher Erreichte jedenfalls stolz sein, whrend die scientific community es ihnen zu danken wei. The search form allows you to search using various search criteria. 26 Rosh* Septuagint*, December 2025. 619. R. Stewart in: Choice 2/2010, "It is the kind of tool that should be on the shelf of every serious theological library. John the Baptist I. Love V. Christianity C. Modern Europe and America (Christophe Chalamet; Geneva, Switzerland)Chalemets contribution to the larger article on love focuses on modern Europe and North America. And these details are why EBR is such an incredible, and important resource. In this connection, she observes "The two mothers associated with the New Testament most popular in visual reception, especially Byzantine art, are Anne, the mother of Mary, and Mary, the mother of Jesus." To be exact, there are six persons of that name, and Landolt discusses all of them. Even if that means turning to Iranian television and its treatment of Jacob (and Joseph) in the entry on Judah (Son of Jacob): The Iranian TV series Yousuf e Payambar (dir. The film, titled Nehemiah: The Joy of Jehovah Is Your Stronghold (prod. Here Cerone looks at the New Testaments treatment of Moses in terms of his biographical details, his acts as lawgiver, his role as prophet, other possible roles he played, and the typology to which the Moses stories are subjected and thereby transformed. "As successors to the Hittite Empire that stretched from central Anatolia into north Syria until 1180 BCE, the people who lived after its collapse in the regions of southeastern Anatolia and northern Syria are known as Neo-Hittites." Taggar-Cohen then delves into the topics of the history, the cultural evidence, and, this being an Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, the Neo-Hittites and the Bible. Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, vol. The way art depicts the Bible is truly one of the more fascinating aspects of the reception of the Bible. Moving beyond the religious realm, it further innovates by recording how biblical texts have been read, interpreted, and integrated into thought, science, and culture throughout the centuries, summarizing the most recent scholarly research on the reception of the Bible in an array of academic disciplines such as classics and archaeology as well as a wide range of cultural and humanistic fields, such as literature, visual arts, music, film, and dance. Here is some of what biblioblogger Jim West recommends for you to read in the current volume of EBR: Adam ajtar (Warsaw, Poland) Nubia II. Ancient Near East. (PDF) Midrash and Aggadah Modern | David Gottlieb - Academia.edu Unprecedented in breadth and scope, this encyclopedia also documents the history of the Bible's interpretation and reception across the centuries, not only in Judaism and Christianity, but also in literature, visual art, music, film, and dance, as well as in Islam and other religious traditions and new religious movements. Of the articles I read, I think I learned the most from this one. Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, Vol. 1: Aaron-Aniconism Robert W. Yarbrough Bulletin for Biblical Research (2022) 32 (2): 230-232. https://doi.org/10.5325/bullbiblrese.32.2.0230 Cite Share Permissions He was and has been a polarizing figure and the authors of the subsections of his entry are able to overcome bias and present him as he has been presented in Judaism, Christianity, literature, and the visual arts with equity and charity. Lambert, Wilfred George (Alan Millard; Leamington Spa, United Kingdom)Wilfred George Lambert (19262011), a leading Assyriologist, was born in Birmingham, England, studied at Cambridge University, moving from Classics to Hebrew and Akkadian under D. Winton Thomas and C. P. T. Winckworth, to graduate in 1950. Lambert was a giant in the field and a fixture at the annual meeting of the Society for Old Testament Study. Anthony Trollope uses the theme in Framley Parsonage (186061), chapter 2, in relation to the vicars garden (see Jeffrey: 532). Jerusalem II. Overview Volumes The Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception is CHOICE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE in 2010! Artwork is also featured. Jozabad (Jean-Franois Landolt; Lausanne, Switzerland)Landolt informs us: (MT Yzbd; LXX , , or ) occurs several times in the Bible (1 Chr 12:5, 21; 2 Chr 31:13; 35:9; Ezra 8:33 LXX= 2 Esd 8:33; Ezra 10:22, 23 LXX= 2 Esd 10:22, 23) as the name of a number of different figures (Col 843). Christianity (Kristin Merle; Tbingen, Germany)Merle provides a brief overview of internet resources for Christians in terms of online Bibles, research databases, and something she calls Bible and Practice of Piety 2.0, and the authority of Scripture. in the book of Genesis), no narrative focuses on a miscarrying woman." And at the end of the piece, we are informed of the fascinating fact that the village of Walsingham in England has been a site of pilgrimage since the 15th century, where a replica of the house in Nazareth is located. A real quality piece of scholarship. New Testament (Paul Middleton; Chester, United Kingdom)After a cogent and helpful foray into the New Testaments various mentions of martyrdom, Middleton concludes "The NT portrays, and perhaps also reflects, situations of persecution and danger for the followers of Jesus. Dyron B. Daughrity | Pepperdine University | Seaver College Vol. 19 (Berlin: De Gruyter, 2021), 6-14. Reception Ai (et-Tell) - Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (2009) January 2009 Authors: Robert A Mullins Azusa Pacific University Abstract Biblical significance of the site and the. Intertextuality VI. New Testament (Esther Kobel; Basel, Switzerland)Kobel observes, in her contribution focusing on the use of the word Manna in the NT, "The NT mentions manna explicitly in four instances." Matthieu Richelle (Vaux-sur-Seine, France), MelechAt the conclusion of this brief entry we read "According to Brettler, the name Melech hints at a dynastic hope among descendants of Saul. The whole (albeit brief, occupying but one full column) is an interesting piece. She then delineates the path this notion took in artistic renderings. ajtars discussion centers on the Christian Textual Traditions of Nubia. Johannes Unsok Ro (Tokyo, Japan), MebunnaiThis very brief (one paragraph) entry notes the textual uncertainty of this character and points readers in the direction of a possible solution. Intertextuality VI. Jacob Cerone (Munich, Germany) Moses III. Judah (Son of Jacob) VI. Theology and Religion / Theologie und Religion, Constance M. Furey, Joel Marcus LeMon, Thomas Chr. Her very interesting and well documented essay is must reading, as is the entire entry on Mothers in which it appears. Perrot is a bright young rising scholar and his work here and elsewhere is certainly worthy of consultation. Here are a few reactions from experts: "This is surely a creative and original project that will fill a need in todays biblical studies, [] a monumental work which is indeed a treasure trove of information on the Bible and on how it has influenced people over the centuries. Its an engaging and informative overview of what is certainly an extremely important topic. The distinguished editorial board is headed by Constance M. Furey, Peter Gemeinhardt, Joel LeMon, Thomas Rmer, Jens Schrter, Barry Dov Walfish, and Eric J. Ziolkowski. Christianity B. This hypothesis is related to a (disputed) onomastic analysis according to which the element melech in some Hebrew names refers to a human king (e.g., Abimelech would mean My father is king not The [divine] Father is king)." As its foundation, the encyclopedia contains the most up-to-date information on the origins and development of the Bible in the canons of Judaism and Christianity. Since 5/19/2023. Of the articles I read, I think I learned the most from this one. Rabbinic Judaism was no stranger to the use of obscenity, according to Kamholz. She then investigates the character in the Hebrew Bible in a thoroughly engaging fashion. However, while many would indeed follow this path to death, we find in the NT the potentiality for martyrdom more than its actuality." Accordingly, he offers readers an overview of both the sources and the appearance of the terms within the literature of the Old Testament. By default, "All content" is found. What precedes, though brief, is intriguing. He offers readers a precis of the relevant facts and includes a brief, but current bibliography for those interested in further details. Herv Gonzalez (Lausanne, Switzerland) Miscarriage I. Download Free PDF View PDF And these details are why EBR is such an incredible, and important resource. 19: Midrash and Aggadah Mourning (Berlin: De Gruyter, 2021): 1182-1186 Length depends completely on the Reception History of the word or term.https://doi.org/10.1515/ebr.maadai, Mampsis (Tali Erickson-Gini; Omer, Israel/No David Michael; Rehovot, Israel)Utterly unfamiliar with the word, I was keen to discover that "Mampsis (Ar. We read Beginning with the premise that the biblical Jubilee was a year in which slaves were freed and debts were forgiven, America especially experienced two distinct movements viewed as manifestations of the Jubilee. 21 Negative Theology Offspring, April 2023, Vol. Logia (Dagmar Winter; Newcastle, United Kingdom)The very brief contribution of Winter describes the meaning and use of the word Logia and its implications for reconstruction of the life of Jesus. Noting first its geographical features, he rightly then observes, "The first chapter of the book of Jonah seems to be characteristic of the general feeling of the ancient Israelites towards the "Great Sea." Internet and the Bible, The III. As is the case of so many of the EBRs entries, a little goes a very long way. Its appearance in the Old and New Testaments as well as in Hellenistic Judaism and rabbinic Judaism and Christianity makes up the extent of the article. The fascinating way in which Christian millennialism was received in East Asia and Africa is described in Kims contribution within the larger discussion of the Millennium. He remarks, for example, "In the mid-19th century Qing dynasty, Hong Xiuquans anticipation of the millennial kingdom influenced the Taiping Rebellion, a religious and political movement seeking to reform Chinese society." He also describes the implications and applications of this hermeneutic, both for Luther and since Luther. Historian Eduard Meyer (1855-1930) argued that the OT's "historical writing arose during the Davidic-Solomonic period in literature that was unequaled in . Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (Antony Perrot; Begnins, Switzerland)Perrot concludes his entry which examines lying in the Hebrew Bible in the following fashion: "One can observe that the boundaries between ruse, falsehood, and lie are not always easy to determine, and that each case must be examined closely." Matthew Page (Loughborough, United Kingdom), Nehemiah (Book and Person) VIII. Its quite an interesting piece.https://doi.org/10.1515/ebr.manna. Isaac (Patriarch) I Hebrew Bible/Old Testament; Jashar, Book of; Jephthahs Daughter Hebrew Bible, Old Testament (Thomas Rmer; Lausanne, Switzerland)Each of the essays by Rmer expertly assist readers to a greater understanding of their content. Key passages in the writings of Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Chaucer make clear allusions to this book. The whole entry on Lamentations is quite good, and hence, commended. Matthew Page (Loughborough, United Kingdom), Nehemiah (Book and Person) VIII. She then investigates the character in the Hebrew Bible in a thoroughly engaging fashion. Andr Lemaire (Paris, France), Mediterranean Sea I. Key passages in the writings of Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, and Chaucer make clear allusions to this book. The whole entry on Lamentations is quite good, and hence, commended. The series of essays extends nearly 100 columns (50 pages) and could easily be a book in their own right. Brand notes that in texts from the Second Temple period and the Hellenistic era "The Nephilim play a central role in a popular Second Temple era story regarding the origin of evil: the myth of the Watchers." Firstly, it comprehensively renders the current state of knowledge on the origins and development of the. Kataphatic Theology I. Christianity (Christophe Chalamet; Geneva, Switzerland)Kataphatic theology affirms something about God, on the basis of Gods condescending movement or as an attempt to bring God down to the level of human language. Chalamet then describes that dogma as it manifests itself in Christian theology in a quite accessible way. New Testament (Paul Middleton; Chester, United Kingdom)After a cogent and helpful foray into the New Testaments various mentions of martyrdom, Middleton concludes "The NT portrays, and perhaps also reflects, situations of persecution and danger for the followers of Jesus. The first resulted from Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation promulgated on January 1, 1863. This illustrates, I think, the extent to which biblical notions have infiltrated even our world. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, was produced only as recently as 2020. The search results can be further restricted under "Filter Results". 649 Menorah however, make one with five, six or eight [branches]), butnotwithseven,evenifitbemadeofothermetals. The material the author provides is quite intriguing and makes me want to had seen the films she mentioned. Klauck, Hans-Josef. Brand notes that in texts from the Second Temple period and the Hellenistic era "The Nephilim play a central role in a popular Second Temple era story regarding the origin of evil: the myth of the Watchers." Literature (John F. A. Sawyer; Durham, United Kingdom)In his entry Sawyer describes and discusses the use to which Isaiah has been put in the history of literature. Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, vol. 1: Aaron-Aniconism Rabbinic Judaism was no stranger to the use of obscenity, according to Kamholz. More often than not, they run for many or several columns. Eve-Marie Becker (Mnster, Germany), Meek, Meekness II. "James Dunkly in: Theological Librarianship 2/2009. However, you want to exclude the publication "Aaron - Aniconism (Vol. You find the EBR guidelines for authors and editors here, see Supplementary Materials. Judaism B. Rabbinic Judaism (Yael Wilfand; Raanana, Israel)When manna appears in Rabbinic Literature, according to Wilfand, it " is only mentioned once in the Mishnah and three times in the Jerusalem Talmud, it appears more often in the Tosefta (ca.
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