The Fourth Gospel and the Scriptures [electronic resource] : illuminating the form and meaning of scriptural citation in John 19:37 / by Wm. Randolph Bynum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bynum, Wm. Randolph.

Series:

Supplements to Novum Testamentum ; v. 144.

Supplements to Novum Testamentum, 0167-9732 ; v. 144

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. John XIX, 37--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. John--Relation to Zechariah.

Bible. Zechariah--Quotations in John.

Bible. Zechariah XII, 10--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 pages)

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In The Fourth Gospel and the Scriptures, new insights from 4QXII manuscripts and the Minor Prophets Scroll help unlock the mystery of John’s unique form of scriptural citation. Focusing on 19:37, Bynum argues convincingly that John’s citation from Zechariah is both accurate and historically reliable. Carefully considering the biblical textual milieu of the era brings to light John’s concern for fidelity to the prominent Hebrew text of his day, and for the correctness of the Septuagint form of the citation. From this analysis new light is shed on the critical role the citation plays in the Johannine Passion Narrative, and its meaning within the theological development of the Fourth Gospel.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

I. Introduction

II. Life Setting of the Fourth Gospel

III. John’s Use of the Jewish Scriptures

IV. The Textual History of Zechariah

V. A Text-Critical Review of Zechariah 12:10

VI. John’s Scriptural Citations

VII. Textual Tradition Used for the Citation of Zechariah 12:10 in John 19:37

VIII. Conclusion

Selected Bibliography

Indices.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-280-77273-5

9786613683502

90-04-22914-0

OCLC:

796383680

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004229143 DOI