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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782385803321

Autore

Evans Craig A (Craig Alan), <1952->

Titolo

To see and not perceive : Isaiah 6.9-10 in early Jewish and Christian interpretation / / Craig A. Evans

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sheffield, England : , : Sheffield Academic, , 1989

ISBN

1-281-84221-4

9786611842215

0-567-21493-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (262 pages)

Collana

Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; ; 64

Disciplina

224

224.10609

224/.106/09

Soggetti

Hardness of heart - Biblical teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE CONTEXT OF ISAIAH; Chapter 2 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN QUMRAN; Chapter 3 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE SEPTUAGINT; Chapter 4 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE TARGUM; Chapter 5 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE PESHITTA; Chapter 6 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN PAUL; Chapter 7 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN MARK; Chapter 8 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN MATTHEW; Chapter 9 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN LUKE-ACTS; Chapter 10 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN JOHN; Chapter 11 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE RABBIS; Chapter 12 ISAIAH 6.9-10 IN THE FATHERS; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Ancient Writings; Index of Modern Authors

Sommario/riassunto

In his famous vision of the enthroned and exalted Lord, Isaiah is told to harden the hearts of his people, 'lest they repent' (Isa. 6.9-10). According to Mark's Gospel, which cites this text, Jesus speaks in parables for the same reason. Interpreters of all generations have, not unnaturally, found the text difficult and disturbing. This study is concerned with the fascinating variety of early Jewish and Christian interpretations and modifications that have attempted to cope with the difficulty. At different stages in Judaism and Christianity the Isaianic vision of God is more clearly perceived