Zion's Rock-solid Foundations: An Exegetical Study of the Zion Text in Isaiah 28:16 (Oudtestamentische Studien, Old Testament Studies): 54 - Hardcover

Dekker, Jaap

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9004156658 ISBN 13: 9789004156654

Publisher: Brill, 2007

Synopsis

No other biblical book ascribes such a prominent place to the theme of 'Zion' as the book of Isaiah does. One of the most important statements regarding Zion is to be found in Isa. 28:16. The text speaks of the laying of a foundation stone in Zion and enjoys an important place in New Testament preaching since it is associated with the advent of Jesus Christ. The present study addresses the interpretation of Isa. 28:16 in its Old Testament context. Its significance lies in the fresh contribution it makes to our understanding of the Zion text in question and its importance for establishing the role played by Zion and the so-called Zion tradition in the preaching of Isaiah.

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About the Author

Jaap Dekker Ph.D. currently lectures in biblical studies at the Theological Seminary for the Dutch Reformed Churches. The present study is a revision of his doctoral thesis defended cum laude at Apeldoorn Theological University in 2004.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brill
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004156658
• ISBN 13: 9789004156654
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Number of pages: 414