The descent of Christ
Ephesians 4:7-11 and traditional Hebrew imagery
by W. Hall Harris
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This volume examines early Jewish and Christian imagery to demonstrate that the most probable interpretation of Christ's descent in Ephesians 4:9-10 refers to the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost subsequent to the ascent mentioned in Ephesians 4:8. The central portion of the book deals with the ascent-descent imagery associating Ps. 68:19 with Moses as found in Targum Psalms, the rabbinic literature, and other early sources.
The section dealing with rabbinic interpretations of Ps. 68:19 is of particular importance demonstrating an approach for dating elements found in the later rabbinic tradition. The theological innovation of the author of Ephesians in identifying the ascended Christ as the Spirit who descended at Pentecost is highlighted as the best explanation of this difficult passage.
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Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Relation to Ephesians, History, Relation to Psalms, Histoire, Epheserbrief 4,7-11, Moïse (Chef biblique) dans la littérature rabbinique, Critique, interprétation, Rabbijnse literatuur, Moïse (Chef biblique) dans le Nouveau Testament, Enseignement biblique, Descente aux enfers, 11.47 cultural-historical background of the New Testament, Bibel, Psalmen 68,19, Pentecôte - Enseignement biblique, Exegese, Relation avec Éphésiens, Relation avec les psaumes, Ascension, Pentecôte, Nederdaling ter helle, Efeziërs (bijbelboek), Jüdische Literatur, Jesus christ, ascension, Jesus christ, descent into hell, Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. epistles, Pentecost, Moses (biblical leader), Biblical teaching, Descent into hell, In the New Testament, In rabbinical literature, Bible, study and teaching, n. t.Showing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
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The descent of Christ: Ephesians 4:7-11 and traditional Hebrew imagery
1998, Baker Books
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The descent of Christ: Ephesians 4:7-11 and traditional Hebrew imagery
1996, E.J. Brill
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9004103104 9789004103108
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-215) and indexes.
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