Volume 10, Issue 2, 2018
Articles published in the latest issue of Studia Biblica Slovaca
MARCHESELLI, Maurizio: Studies on the Gospel of John. Texts, Themes and Historical Context (AnBib 9), Roma: Pontifical Biblical Institute, Gregorian & Biblical Press, 2016. 470 pp. ISBN 978-88-7653-697-7.
Edgar KELLENBERGER
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 107-120
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEECF8983
Abstract
In 2016, Erhard Gerstenberger published a pointed thesis. Being aware that “exegetical work with ancient texts implies a conciousness of historical and mental differences”, he uses his studies about Sumerian hymns for his interpretation of “righteousness”, “lovingkindness”, “anger”, “vengeance” and further Hebrew terms. He understands these terms as semiautonomous numinous energies operating in some distance from YHWH. The present article critically discusses this thesis by stressing the paradoxical character of metaphorical formulations. In addition, the far-reaching consequences of Gerstenberger’s spiritual view for Christian faith are presented and rejected by exegetical and ideological arguments.
The 'Kabod Yahweh' in the Priestly Wilderness Traditions: Numbers 14:10 as a Case Study
Mathew OLICKAL
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 121-141
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEEDA6227
Abstract
The appearance of הוהי דבכ , whether for salvation or judgement, is a prominent theme in the OT, especially in the decisive moments of Israel’s history like exodus, the institution of the monarchy and the consecration of the temple, the exile and return from the exile. It acquires a vital role in the P wilderness wandering narrations where its appearance resolves problems and sustains the endangered relationship of Israel with their God. At the same time, on some
other occasions its manifestation heightens the tension in the narration which culminates in the punishment of the people involved. The author studies the role and function of the manifestation of the הוהי דבכ in the P wilderness wandering traditions, examining Num 14:10 as a case study.
The 42 Generations of the Genealogy of Jesus in Matt 1:1-17, and the Symbolism of Number 42, Curse or Blessing, in the Bible and in Egypt
Bernard GOSSE
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 142-151
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEEJP8711
Abstract
The forty-two generations of the genealogy of Jesus in Matt 1:1-17, use the number fortytwo as the ANE symbol of curse with a possibility of blessing, also attested in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible particularly in relation to the story of the succession of the kings in the Books of Kings/Chronicles (the 42 years “curse”, of Ahaziah in 2 Chr 22:2), the Psalter (42 psalms of the Elohistic psalter, Pss 42–83: What will happen?) and the story of Balaam in the Book of Numbers (42 sacrifices to curse, and finally to bless). We note some parallels in the Ancient Near East, particularly in Egypt, in the Book of the Dead and the organization of Egypt in 42 nomes.
A Proposal for a Structure of the Book of Numbers
Adriana ALEXYOVÁ
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 152-158
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEGOB4624
Abstract
There are more types of suggestion for the structure of the Book of Numbers. The presented proposal is the result of an exclusively synchronic approach. It is based on the repetition of the opening blocks, containing a command or command information followed by a list of people, and the final blocks, containing activities in accordance with the will of YHWH or the final speech or addendum of the editor. Suggested structure with eight sections draws
attention to the phenomenon that the final editor of Book of Numbers could use.
A Note on the Ellipsis of the Preposition Bet before the Nouns בית and פתח
Steven S. FASSBERG
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 159-164
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEGOI4275
Abstract
In Biblical Hebrew the preposition bet is often absent before the nouns בית ‘house’ and פתח ‘opening, entrance, gate’. Scholars have noted that both the preposition and the initial consonant of the nouns are labials and the lack of the bet has been explained as possible haplology. The article presents the frequency of the forms with and without bet and, in the light of internal and comparative evidence, it is suggested that the two nouns have become partially grammaticalized.
Biblica 98 (2017) no. 1-2
Jaroslav MUDROŇ
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 166-169
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEHGP4125
Liber Annuus LXVII (2017)
Vavrinec Radoslav MITRO
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 169-176
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEHXU6719
MARCHESELLI, Maurizio: Studies on the Gospel of John. Texts, Themes and Historical Context (AnBib 9), Roma: Pontifical Biblical Institute, Gregorian & Biblical Press, 2016. 470 pp. ISBN 978-88-7653-697-7.
Pavol FARKAŠ
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 177-178
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEKAR4193
International Congress of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) in Cooperation with the European Association of Biblical Studies (EABS) in Helsinki, 30 July – 3 August 2018
Jozef JANČOVIČ
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 179-180
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEKHW5299
Meeting of the Catholic Biblical Association in Denver
Libor MAREK
volume 10, issue 2, 2018, pages 181-182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsEMPG2286