A perfect priest: studies in the letter to the Hebrews
Albert Vanhoye ist einer der bekanntesten französischen Exegeten in der Zeit seit dem Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzil; seine akademische Laufbahn erstreckt sich über acht Jahrzehnte und Veröffentlichungen in zahlreichen europäischen Sprachen. Neben diversen anderen Interessen ist der Brief an die Hebrä...
| Summary: | Albert Vanhoye ist einer der bekanntesten französischen Exegeten in der Zeit seit dem Zweiten Vatikanischen Konzil; seine akademische Laufbahn erstreckt sich über acht Jahrzehnte und Veröffentlichungen in zahlreichen europäischen Sprachen. Neben diversen anderen Interessen ist der Brief an die Hebräer während seiner gesamten Laufbahn immer im Fokus seiner Arbeit gewesen. Dieser Band versammelt sechzehn seiner maßgeblichsten Aufsätze zum Hebräerbrief, die ein breites Spektrum an Themen und Ansätzen abdecken, mit dem Schwerpunkt auf die Schlüsselthemen Priestertum und Opfer. Die Aufsätze erscheinen erstmals in englischer Übersetzung, mit einer Einleitung durch die Herausgeber, welche Vanhoyes Beitrag zusammenfassen und die zentralen Merkmale seines Werks analysieren.InhaltsübersichtPart One: Priesthood and SacrificeChrist as High Priest in Hebrews 2.17–18 – The Place and Meaning of Hebrews 5.1–10 – The teleiōsis of Christ: Chief Point of Hebrews' Priestly Christology – 'By the Greater and More Perfect Tent' (Hebrews 9.11) – Eternal Spirit and Sacrificial Fire in Hebrews 9.14 – Earthly Sanctuary and Heavenly Sanctuary in the Letter to the Hebrews – Historical Recollection and Theological Creativity in the Letter to the Hebrews Part Two: Thematic StudiesThe Law in the Letter to the Hebrews – The God of the New Covenant in the Letter to the Hebrews – Universal Salvation through Christ and the Validity of the Old Covenant – Christ as Re-creator of Humanity and Restorer of Human Rights, according to the Letter to the Hebrews Part Three: Exegetical StudiesThe οἰκουμένη in the Letter to the Hebrews – Long Journey or Imminent Access? The Biblical Context of Hebrews 3.7–4.11 – Hebrews 6.7–8 and the Rabbinic Mashal – The Faith of Jesus? On Hebrews 12.2: 'Jesus, Author and Perfecter of Faith' – The Literary Question of Hebrews 13.1–6 Albert Vanhoye is one of the most prominent French biblical scholars of the period following the Second Vatican Council, with an academic career spanning eight decades and publications in numerous European languages. Amidst diverse interests, the Letter to the Hebrews has remained the central focus of his scholarship throughout his career. This volume collects sixteen of his most significant essays on Hebrews, covering a variety of topics and approaches, with an emphasis on the key themes of priesthood and sacrifice. The essays are presented for the first time in English translation, with an introduction by the editors summarizing Vanhoye's contribution and analysing the central features of his work.Survey of contentsPart One: Priesthood and SacrificeChrist as High Priest in Hebrews 2.17–18 – The Place and Meaning of Hebrews 5.1–10 – The teleiōsis of Christ: Chief Point of Hebrews' Priestly Christology – 'By the Greater and More Perfect Tent' (Hebrews 9.11) – Eternal Spirit and Sacrificial Fire in Hebrews 9.14 – Earthly Sanctuary and Heavenly Sanctuary in the Letter to the Hebrews – Historical Recollection and Theological Creativity in the Letter to the Hebrews Part Two: Thematic StudiesThe Law in the Letter to the Hebrews – The God of the New Covenant in the Letter to the Hebrews – Universal Salvation through Christ and the Validity of the Old Covenant – Christ as Re-creator of Humanity and Restorer of Human Rights, according to the Letter to the Hebrews Part Three: Exegetical StudiesThe οἰκουμένη in the Letter to the Hebrews – Long Journey or Imminent Access? The Biblical Context of Hebrews 3.7–4.11 – Hebrews 6.7–8 and the Rabbinic Mashal – The Faith of Jesus? On Hebrews 12.2: 'Jesus, Author and Perfecter of Faith' – The Literary Question of Hebrews 13.1–6 |
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| ISBN: | 3161563638 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1628/978-3-16-156363-8 |