Religious Studies

Cornelius Voigt uses selected sources to trace diverse ways early Christian communities in the second and third centuries understood the Easter event. This study reveals fascinating new interpretations that emerged from evolving theological necessities, while also highlighting the formative role played by older (canonical) Easter narratives.

In the Book of Ezekiel, the term »midst/middle« appears with the highest frequency in any book of the Hebrew Bible. In line with Ancient Near Eastern ideas of cosmic order, the concept of »center - periphery« serves to illustrate the prophet's message of doom and restoration for 6th century Israel.

For centuries, the Psalms have shaped theology and culture. In twenty steps, Günter Bader demonstrates how the Psalter links historical, practical, and systematic theology. Through his analysis, he suggests: Theology itself can hardly be conceived without the Psalter.

Prophetic texts of the Old Testament pose special challenges for ancient translators and modern interpreters in terms of textual history and theology. This collected volume brings together studies on the development of textual traditions, translation techniques, and the reception of prophetic texts.