Way Metaphors and Way Topics in Isaiah 40-55: 28 (Forschungen zum Alten Testament 2. Reihe) - Softcover

Lund, Oystein

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3161490878 ISBN 13: 9783161490873

Publisher: JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck), 2008

Synopsis

Oystein Lund gives a new approach to texts in Isaiah 40-55 that deal with ways and desert transformation. Earlier exegesis has mainly read these texts in a literal way. In recent years, exegetes have pointed out that the so-called 'exodus texts' should rather be interpreted metaphorically. The author supports this, and accordingly seeks to continue this discourse by systematizing, intensifying, and deepening the argumentation for a metaphorical reading. He argues that most of the way-texts in Isaiah 40-55 are interrelated, and gradually contribute to explore questions regarding the way-situation of the people. The way-theme appears in the prologue, and in 40:27 a problem approach is established when the people is addressed: How can you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, 'My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right passes by my God'? Several subsequent way-texts are related to this text, and together these draw a coherent picture in which the problematic way-situation of the people in the past and present is transformed. JHWH establishes new ways in which he leads his people through their difficult landscape. Oystein Lund argues that such a coherent reading of the way-texts gives good meaning, which is consistent with the over all message of Isaiah 40-55.

About this title

About the Author:

Oystein Lund, Born 1967; studied Theology at MF Norwegian School of Theology; 2004 Dr. theol.; Director of Research and Studies at MF Norwegian School of Theology.

About this edition

• Publisher: JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck)
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 3161490878
• ISBN 13: 9783161490873
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 346