To see and not perceive : Isaiah 6.9-10 in early Jewish and Christian interpretation / Craig A. Evans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Evans, Craig A. (Craig Alan), 1952-

Series:

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 64.

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 64

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hardness of heart--Biblical teaching.

Hardness of heart.

Bible. O.T. Isaiah VI, 9-10--Criticism, interpretation, etc--History.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 pages)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic, 1989.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In his famous vision of the enthroned and exalted Lord, Isaiah is told to harden the hearts of his people, 'lest they repent' (Isa. 6.9-10). According to Mark's Gospel, which cites this text, Jesus speaks in parables for the same reason. Interpreters of all generations have, not unnaturally, found the text difficult and disturbing. This study is concerned with the fascinating variety of early Jewish and Christian interpretations and modifications that have attempted to cope with the difficulty. At different stages in Judaism and Christianity the Isaianic vision of God is more clearly perceived

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE CONTEXT OF ISAIAH; Chapter 2 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN QUMRAN; Chapter 3 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE SEPTUAGINT; Chapter 4 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE TARGUM; Chapter 5 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE PESHITTA; Chapter 6 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN PAUL; Chapter 7 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN MARK; Chapter 8 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN MATTHEW; Chapter 9 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN LUKE-ACTS; Chapter 10 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN JOHN; Chapter 11 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE RABBIS; Chapter 12 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE FATHERS; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Ancient Writings; Index of Modern Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786611842215

9781281842213

1281842214

9780567214935

0567214931

OCLC:

277005453