The coming one : an intertextual study of Psalm 118 in the Gospel of John
The thesis focuses on the presence and function of Ps 118 in the Gospel of John, in light of the psalm's literary context and its interpretation in Judaism. Chapter 1 lays out the three methodological approaches used: intertextuality, mediation of Scripture in intertestamental sources, and respect for wider context fields in quotation. Chapter 2 surveys the use of Ps 118 outside the NT, with special attention to its original historical context and its role in Jewish liturgy. The Synoptic use of the psalm is examined in ch. 3, with each evangelist treated separately before addressing the relationship of the Synoptics to John. In ch. 4 the broader context of John's use of Ps 118 is explored, with attention focused especially on the development of a New Exodus pattern in John. Chapter 5 analyzes the quotation of Ps 118 in the Entrance Narrative, concluding that Jesus' entry is depicted as the New Exodus return of Yahweh to end the state of continuing exile and defeat Israel's enemies. Chapter 6 argues for recognition in the Gospel of a coming-sent motif linked with the psalm, which aids in the identification of Jesus' function and person with those of Yahweh. Chapter 7 examines more closely the quotation of Zech
Brunson, Andrew Craig
Judaism
The coming one : an intertextual study of Psalm 118 in the Gospel of John. The thesis focuses on the presence and function of Ps 118 in the Gospel of John, in light of the psalm's literary context and its interpretation in Judaism. Chapter 1 lays out the three methodological approaches used: intertextuality, mediation of Scripture in intertestamental sources, and respect for wider context fields in quotation. Chapter 2 surveys the use of Ps 118 outside the NT, with special attention to its original historical context and its role in Jewish liturgy. The Synoptic use of the psalm is examined in ch. 3, with each evangelist treated separately before addressing the relationship of the Synoptics to John. In ch. 4 the broader context of John's use of Ps 118 is explored, with attention focused especially on the development of a New Exodus pattern in John. Chapter 5 analyzes the quotation of Ps 118 in the Entrance Narrative, concluding that Jesus' entry is depicted as the New Exodus return of Yahweh to end the state of continuing exile and defeat Israel's enemies. Chapter 6 argues for recognition in the Gospel of a coming-sent motif linked with the psalm, which aids in the identification of Jesus' function and person with those of Yahweh. Chapter 7 examines more closely the quotation of Zech
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