Exodus 16-40
By (author) Helmut Utzschneider By (author) Wolfgang Oswald Series edited by Walter Dietrich Series edited by David M. Carr Series edited by Irmtraud Fischer Series edited by Shimon Gesundheit Series edited by Bernard M. Levinson Series edited by Ed Noort Series edited by Helmut Utzschneider Series edited by Beate Ego Series edited by Christl M. Maier Series edited by William A. Tooman
The commentary interprets the Hebrew text first from a synchronous perspective, both literarily and theologically. In Ex 15-18, Israel’s relationship with God is described as a conflict and a test. At Sinai, YHWH comes so close to his people in the Torah and in the sanctuary that he overcomes himself in his mercy.
Preceding stages of the text are reconstructed diachronically: The oldest narrative recounts the constitution of Israel as a republic with the Decalogue and the Covenant Code as its constitution. The Deuteronomists adapt this narrative to their laws, while the priestly composition envisions a sanctuary founded by the people. After all, Israel appears as a complex community resting on the pillars of law and sanctuary. Syntheses reflect the relationship between the two interpretations.
- By (author) Helmut Utzschneider
- By (author) Wolfgang Oswald
- Series edited by Walter Dietrich
- Series edited by David M. Carr
- Series edited by Irmtraud Fischer
- Series edited by Shimon Gesundheit
- Series edited by Bernard M. Levinson
- Series edited by Ed Noort
- Series edited by Helmut Utzschneider
- Series edited by Beate Ego
- Series edited by Christl M. Maier
- Series edited by William A. Tooman
