Ierousalem or Hierosolyma

Exploring the Semitic and Hellenistic Onomastic Notions in Luke’s Work

By (author) Krzysztof Mielcarek Series edited by Adam Kubiś Series edited by Nicholas Adams Series edited by Marek Jagodziński Series edited by Pawel Mąkosa Consultant editor Pawel Mąkosa Consultant editor Zdzisław Kijas Consultant editor Juan Luis Lorda Consultant editor David Fagerberg Consultant editor Klaus Baumann Consultant editor Carl-Maria Sultana Consultant editor Ilaria Ramelli Consultant editor Łukasz Popko Consultant editor Dalia Marx

Book cover: Ierousalem or Hierosolyma

Extent: 288 pages

Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht

Subjects: Religious Studies

Series: Lublin Theological Studies

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(December 2023)

ISBN: 9783525500422

6.34 x 9.25 inches

Price: $163.00

In stock

Jerusalem and its two names: Ierousalem and Heriosolyma


There is no doubt that Jerusalem in the Bible is a city of great historical and theological significance. However, many modern readers are unaware that authors writing in Greek used its two names, Ierousalem and Heriosolyma. Among the few who used both names simultaneously is Luke the Evangelist. Commentators of this onomastic phenomenon have tried to explain this fact in various ways, referring to Luke’s literary and theological choices or denying its meaning altogether. Krzysztof Mielcarek’s monograph proposes a new view and explanation of this phenomenon in a theological-historical key. In his opinion, Luke’s choices may be underpinned by his deep immersion in the world and terminological richness of the Septuagint, as well as important historical events that influenced the perception of the Holy City by the Hellenistic Jewish community and later also by the early Christians.

  • By (author) Krzysztof Mielcarek
  • Series edited by Adam Kubiś
  • Series edited by Nicholas Adams
  • Series edited by Marek Jagodziński
  • Series edited by Pawel Mąkosa
  • Consultant editor Pawel Mąkosa
  • Consultant editor Zdzisław Kijas
  • Consultant editor Juan Luis Lorda
  • Consultant editor David Fagerberg
  • Consultant editor Klaus Baumann
  • Consultant editor Carl-Maria Sultana
  • Consultant editor Ilaria Ramelli
  • Consultant editor Łukasz Popko
  • Consultant editor Dalia Marx