Volume 2, Issue 2, 2010
Articles published in the latest issue of Studia Biblica Slovaca
Report from a Scientific Conference with International Participation “Bible and Morality”
Jean Louis SKA
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 71-93
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIGBZ5518
Abstract
The article deals with basic issues of the Book of Exodus and presents some open questions. The first problem considered is the fact of different manuscript traditions, of which each one has its value. Regarding the composition of the Book there are still more unfinished discussions about the sources or about the relationship between the Book of Genesis and Exodus. The third sphere of the consideration is concerned with theological issues such as the induration of the heart or the laws of Israel. The last discussed issue is the structure of the Book that should maintain its focus on the topic of the Lord’ sovereignty and the transition of the people of Israel from slavery to the service of God.
God Fights for Israel. Some Remarks on the Intertextuality of the Deuteronomistic Narrative About the Conquest of the Land and Exodus 1–14
Georg BRAULIK
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 94-111
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIGIB5749
Abstract
A formula God “fights” (לחם nifal + ל) for Israel is in the Hebrew Old Testament particularly evidenced in the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua. In their syntax and in language terms it creates a precisely reflected discourse system. Intertextually it refers to an event at the Red Sea (Ex 14,14.25). Texts Dt 1,30; 3,22; 20,4; Jos 10,14.42 could have been from a literal-historical perspective created already at the time of King Josiah as “deuteronomistic narration about the occupation of the country” (N. Lohfink). Later there were also added Jos 23,14.42. In the context of the overall presentation the formula has been found at key locations. It points out that Israel’s salvation in its history from the Passage of the Red Sea up to taking over the country, as well as in the future times should awaken faith in YHVH, but at the same time, this rescue is to be accepted with confidence.
God’s Wrath in the Mesopotamic Royal Inscriptions and in the Book of Exodus
Peter DUBOVSKÝ
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 112-122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIHMF2589
Abstract
This paper analyses the theme of divine wrath in the Babylonian and Assyrian royal inscriptions as well as in the Book of Exodus. I argued that despite of the common mythological and cultic background, the Babylonians used this theme to explain their own defeats, whereas the Assyrians used it to justify their military campaigns. In the Book of Exodus this theme was used mainly to explain the Divine wrath against the Israelites who cast the golden calf. In conclusion, this analysis excludes the impact of Assyrian historiography upon the Book of Exodus. Moreover, it demonstrated that the interpretation of own history in terms of divine wrath was not invented by the hagiographers but was well-known in the historical writings of the ancient Near East since the second millennium BC.
„The Lord is My Strength and Song.“ Statement of the Traditional Antiphone (Ex 15:2; Isa 12:2; Psa 118:14)
Ivana VLKOVÁ
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 123-135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIHNK6004
Abstract
This paper tries to reconsider, why the traditional meaning of the biblical antiphon “The Lord is my strength and (my) song and he has become my salvation!” (Exo 15:2; Isa 12:2; Psa 118:14) has been refused by a great number of biblical scholars. However, the reasons for preferring another suggested translation – “The Lord is my strength and (my) protection…” – are found as not sufficient and so not convincing.
Biblica 90 (2009)
Jaroslav MUDROŇ
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 136-140
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIHPB1273
Daniela Iskrová: Exegetical-Theological Commentary on the First Letter of John. Catholic University in Ružomberok, Faculty of Arts, 2008. 262 pp. ISBN 978-80-8084-388-5.
Monika ZAVIŠ
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 140-145
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIIHK1507
Exodus – A Modern Commentary to an Ancient Book. Scientific Biblical Conference on the Book of Exodus
Zuzana ŠKRINÁROVÁ
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 146-147
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIILO4660
Report from a Scientific Conference with International Participation “Bible and Morality”
Mária KARDIS
volume 2, issue 2, 2010, pages 147-148
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64438/sbsIITW5043