South African Old Testament criticism: Squeezed between an ancient text and contemporary contexts
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In this article, the authors focus on a debate initiated by Masenya and Ramantswana in 2012 about the lack of engagement with contemporary issues by South African Old Testament scholars and argue that ancient texts grew over time in order to become relevant for later generations.Abstract:
The article focuses on a debate initiated by Masenya and Ramantswana in 2012 about the lack of engagement with contemporary issues by South African Old Testament scholars. The article shows with reference to the book of Leviticus that ancient texts grew over time in order to become relevant for later generations. It then asks, if it is possible for Old Testament scholars to construct ancient examples of writers engaging with contemporary issues, why these same scholars are reluctant to make these texts relevant for today? The article then engages with the work of Farisani and describes strong points and weaknesses in the way in which he uses biblical texts to engage with contemporary debates before returning to the central question.read more
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Leviticus 1-16: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
TL;DR: In this paper, the author traverses the shoals of legal thought and liturgical practice in ancient Israel and clearly explains the role of the Tabernacle of the Wilderness as the all-important center of Israelite worship, the locus of the priestly orders, sacrificial rituals, and practices of purity.
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The Sanctuary of Silence: The Priestly Torah and the Holiness School
TL;DR: In this article, a new perspective on the history and theology of the Priestly source of the Pentateuch is presented, by means of an analysis of specific texts -for example, those that deal with the Sabbath and the Festivals -and the existence of two separate priestly sources, loosely connected with what we have known as P and the Holiness Code.
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The Deuteronomistic History
TL;DR: Many scholars see 2 editions of the Bible: first in time of Josiah, calling people to choose obedience, second early in exile, telling reasons for destruction, but ending in note of hope.