In this article, we will evaluate the use of Psalm 79 in later scripture and other Jewish writings. Psalm 79 is part of the collection of the twelve Asaph Psalms attributed in recent studies to northern sources;[1] however, …
In the Old Testament the nation of Israel functioned as a microcosm of the heavenly sanctuary, with Yahweh enthroned in the midst of the nation. The Tabernacle was modelled on the Garden of Eden, which itself was symbolic of the …
The literature on Job is vast. The approach taken in this series is found in one other commentary,[1] and it is not the kind of reading offered by standard commentaries. Our view is that Job has something to …
Intertextual Bible study today is carried out with computer tools. The advent of these tools is changing the face of academic study of the Bible. Intertextual analysis has always taken place, i.e. the comparing of text with text, but this …
Jesus exorcised demons and used the language of exorcism. Many commentators would say that therefore Jesus believed in demons. However, it can not be simply assumed that Jesus believed in demons because he used the language of exorcism. He may …