Jewish Studies

Ole Jakob Filtvedt examines Jesus' encounters with some of the key characters in John through ancient notions of self and self-perception. He explores how characters recognize Jesus and their own needs, offering fresh insights into the interplay of revelation and self-awareness in John's narrative.

The contributors to this volume investigate the portrayal of Israel's and Judah's relations with neighboring groups in the books of Samuel (including the Philistines, Amalekites, Edomites, Arameans, and Gibeonites) through a combination of literary, historical, and archaeological perspectives.

The contributors to this edited volume explore creation concepts in antiquity and aspects of caring for creation in ancient Jewish and Christian texts. Moreover, they inquire about the relevance of these texts and topics to today's earth ethics and ecological crises.

The New Testament's prohibition of divorce reflects the symbolic role of marriage as representing God's covenant with His people. Klaus Neumann examines adultery and divorce in the Hebrew Bible, the Septuagint, and the New Testament, highlighting the linguistic challenges in translating adultery as unfaithfulness and its impact on views of marriage and fidelity.