de Hulster / Strawn / Bonfiglio Iconographic Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament

An Introduction to Its Method and Practice
1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-3-647-53460-2
Verlag: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Format: PDF
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E-Book, Englisch, 383 Seiten

Iconographic exegesis combines the study of biblical texts (exegesis) with the study of ancient expressions of visual art (iconography). Studying ancient visual art that is contemporary with the documents of the Old Testament gives remarkable insight, not only on the meaning and historical context of the biblical text, but also because it facilitates greater understanding of how the ancient authors and audiences saw, thought, and made sense of the world. Iconography thus merits close attention as another avenue that can lead to a more nuanced and more complete understanding of the biblical text. Each chapter of this book provides an exegesis of a particular biblical text or theme. The book is organized around the tripartite structure of the Hebrew Bible, and demonstrates that iconographical exegesis is pertinent to 'every nook and cranny' of the Bible. Within the three parts, there is special emphasis on Genesis, Isaiah, and the Psalms in order to make the book attractive for classes that deal with one or more of these books and might therefore include an iconographic perspective. In addition to connecting with a major issue in biblical interpretation, theology, or visual studies each chapter will end with one or two exercises directing the reader/student to comparable texts and images, enabling them to apply what was described in the chapter for themselves. This approach enables beginners as well as advanced readers to integrate iconography into their toolbox of exegetical skills.

Izaak J. de Hulster (1979) studied theology (MA and MDiv) in Utrecht and Amsterdam (Netherlands). He earned his Doctoral degree at Utrecht University (2008), published as Iconographic exegesis and Third Isaiah (2009). His publications address various topics in exegesis, iconography, hermeneutics, and archaeology. After he has worked as a post-doc at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (Germany), he is currently employed as a university researcher at the University of Helsinki (Finland)

Autoren/Hrsg.

de Hulster, Izaak J.

de Hulster, Izaak Jozias

Strawn, Brent A.

Bonfiglio, Ryan P.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein Christliche Kunst und Kultur
• Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Jüdische Studien Heilige & Traditionstexte: Torah, Talmud, Mischna, Halacha
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Altes Testament: Exegese, Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Title Page;4
3;Copyright;5
4;Table of Contents;8
5;Body;12
6;Preface;12
7;Abbreviations;16
8;Izaak J. de Hulster, Brent A. Strawn, and Ryan P. Bonfiglio | Introduction. Iconographic Exegesis: Method and Practice;20
9;Part I: The Torah/Pentateuch;44
9.1;Izaak J. de Hulster | Chapter 1. Picturing Ancient Israel’s Cosmic Geography: An Iconographic Perspective on Genesis 1:1–2:4a;46
9.2;Brent A. Strawn | Chapter 2. The Image of God: Comparing the Old Testament with Other Ancient Near Eastern Cultures;64
9.3;Thomas Staubli | Chapter 3. The “Pagan” Prehistory of Genesis 22:1–14: The Iconographic Background of the Redemption of a Human Sacrifice;78
9.4;Brent A. Strawn | Chapter 4. “With a Strong Hand and an Outstretched Arm”: On the Meaning(s) of the Exodus Tradition(s);104
9.5;Izaak J. de Hulster and Brent A. Strawn | Chapter 5. Figuring Yhwh in Unusual Ways: Deuteronomy 32 and Other Mixed Metaphorsfor God in the Old Testament;118
10;Part II: The Nebi.im/Prophets;136
10.1;Rüdiger Schmitt | Chapter 6. Royal Construction in the Book of Kings: Architecture and/as Iconography;138
10.2;Izaak J. de Hulster | Chapter 7. Of Angels and Iconography: Isaiah 6 and the Biblical Concept of Seraphs and Cherubs;148
10.3;Regine Hunziker-Rodewald | Chapter 8. Thrones in Sheol: An Ancient Near Eastern Motif in Isaiah 14:9;166
10.4;Izaak J. de Hulster | Chapter 9. “A Monument and a Name”: Isaiah 56 and the Aniconic Image;182
10.5;Izaak J. de Hulster and Brent A. Strawn | Chapter 10. The Power of Images: Isaiah 60, Jerusalem, and Persian Imperial Propaganda;198
10.6;Thomas Staubli | Chapter 11. What Do you See? Reading Zechariah’s Yhwh-Vision (4:1–14) in Light of Southern Levantine Lunar Iconography;218
10.7;Ryan P. Bonfiglio | Chapter 12. Divine Warrior or Persian King? The Archer Metaphor in Zechariah 9;228
11;Part III: The Ketubim/Writings (and Beyond);244
11.1;Brent A. Strawn | Chapter 13. Lion Hunting in the Psalms: Iconography and Images for God, the Self, and the Enemy;246
11.2;Joel M. LeMon | Chapter 14. On Wings in a Prayer: Multistable Images for God in Psalm 63;264
11.3;Joel M. LeMon | Chapter 15. Masking the Blow: Psalm 81 and the Iconography of Divine Violence;282
11.4;Brent A. Strawn | Chapter 16. “The Fear of the Lord” in Two (or Three) Dimensions: Iconography and Yir.at Yhwh;296
11.5;Izaak J. de Hulster | Chapter 17. Iconography, Love Poetry, and Bible Translation: A Test Case with Song of Songs 7:2–6;314
11.6;Thomas Staubli | Chapter 18. Judith’s Victory Celebration and the Iconography of Twigs in Judith 15:12–13;330
12;Bibliography;350
13;Contributors;370

Über Autor(innen)

Bonfiglio, Ryan P.
Ryan P. Bonfiglio, PhD, ist Dozent für Altes Testament am Theologischen Seminar Columbia, Georgia, USA, und John H. Stembler Stipendiat in Residence an der First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

de Hulster, Izaak J.
Izaak J. de Hulster (1979) studied theology (MA and MDiv) in Utrecht and Amsterdam (Netherlands). He earned his Doctoral degree at Utrecht University (2008), published as Iconographic exegesis and Third Isaiah (2009). His publications address various topics in exegesis, iconography, hermeneutics, and archaeology. After he has worked as a post-doc at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (Germany), he is currently employed as a university researcher at the University of Helsinki (Finland)

Strawn, Brent A.
Brent A. Strawn, PhD, ist Privatdozent für Altes Testament an der Candler School of Theology, Emory Universität, Atlanta.