Markus Witte Books

Exploring the interconnectedness of Old and New Testament theologies, this volume features three case studies that highlight key aspects of biblical theology. The first study examines the significance of the Hebrew title El Shaddai and its Greek equivalent, pantokrator, revealing insights into God's nature. The second focuses on justice as a vital theme in understanding the divine-human relationship. The final essay presents a literary-historical biography of Yahweh, emphasizing His roles in creation, history, and justice, setting a foundation for New Testament christology.

Der vorliegende Band versammelt internationale Beiträge zur literarischen Entstehung des Deuteronomistischen Geschichtswerks (DtrG) und zum „Deuteronomismus“ im Bereich der Bücher Genesis bis Könige. Dabei wird das Wesen der alttestamentlichen Geschichtsschreibung ebenso diskutiert wie das redaktions- und kompositionsgeschichtliche Verhältnis zwischen „Pentateuch“, „Hexateuch“ und „Vorderen Propheten“ insgesamt.

Metaphors are a vital linguistic component of religious speech and serve as a cultural indicator of how groups understand themselves and the world. The essays compiled in this volume analyze the use, function, and structure of metaphors in Jewish writings from the Hellenistic-Roman period (including the works of Philo and the texts of Qumran), as well as in apocryphal early Christian texts and inscriptions.