(The Markan and Matthean) Jesus’ appropriation and criticism of the Torah: The question of divorce

Scheffler, Eben

doi:10.4102/hts.v67i1.1006

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

2011

DOI: 10.4102/hts.v67i1.1006

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(The Markan and Matthean) Jesus’ appropriation and criticism of the Torah: The question of divorce

Eben Scheffler

Abstract: According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus functions as a Moses figure who, in the Sermon on the Mount, gave the new law of the kingdom of God. In this article it is argued that Jesus drew his ethic from his Jewish tradition, as manifested particularly in the Pentateuch. However, although being an inspiring source, to Jesus the Pentateuch (or scripture) was not an authority that could not be challenged or criticised. This is illustrated by focusing on the question of divorce (Mk 10:2–12; Mt 5:27–32; 19:3–12). I… Show more

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Die kerk vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag I: ‘Voortsetting, vervanging of transformasie?’

Geyser-Fouchè

2017

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In this article the concept of ‘church’ in the Old Testament is investigated, the way this concept started, developed and evolved is discussed, and then the question is asked whether it is possible to employ this concept in our current context. The concepts and terms in the Old Testament which were later translated and developed into the concept ‘church’, are studied first. Secondly the traditional arguments to employ these Old Testament texts to the concept of ‘church’ will be discussed. Finally a study on the nature of Old Testament texts will be conducted as well as the probable authority that it can or may have in other cultures and times in order to examine whether the Old Testament may have something to say about ecclesiology.

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Die kerk vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag I: ‘Voortsetting, vervanging of transformasie?’

Geyser-Fouchè

2017

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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Voorbeelde van die ontwikkeling van geloofsgemeenskappe in verskillende tekste en kontekste: Vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag

Geyser-Fouchè

Fourie

2018

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In this study, the development of faith communities is investigated in different texts and contexts. The socio-religious understanding of various communities, from the time of the Old Testament, to today, has the potential to provide an understanding of ecclesiology and perceptions about what ‘church’ entails. In this study it is not suggested that there is one ideal faith community, nor can the approach of one faith community be adopted by another community. Every community exists within a certain socio-historical context and must be understood as functioning within that framework. Yet it is possible to learn from history by reinterpreting key elements in new contexts.

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Reflecting on Paul’s (Non-)Use of the Old Testament in the Letter to the Romans

Scheffler

2012

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In endeavouring to contribute towards a better understanding of the letter to the Romans, as well as the Old Testament, attention is paid to Paul's expressed views on the Old Testament; the centrality of the Christ event in his thinking; his use of contemporary exegetical techniques; his employment of quotations, general references and allusions to the Old Testament; his use of the LXX; his reading of the Old Testament in (and out) of context; his understanding of the law; his view of justification by faith as Paul's own creative thinking; the difference between Paul and Jesus' view of the Old Testament and Paul's non-use of the Old Testament. Concluding remarks are made about an 'empathetic' reading of the Old Testament and the letter to the Romans, accounting for both texts' true nature.

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(The Markan and Matthean) Jesus’ appropriation and criticism of the Torah: The question of divorce

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Die kerk vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag I: ‘Voortsetting, vervanging of transformasie?’

Die kerk vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag I: ‘Voortsetting, vervanging of transformasie?’

Voorbeelde van die ontwikkeling van geloofsgemeenskappe in verskillende tekste en kontekste: Vanaf die Ou Testament en die Nuwe Testament tot vandag

Reflecting on Paul’s (Non-)Use of the Old Testament in the Letter to the Romans

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