Religious Studies

Moritz F. Adams examines how the book of Ecclesiastes engages with new conceptions of time in Hellenistic Judaism, situating it in conversation with emerging apocalyptic thought. He highlights its open, pluralistic discourse and its role in broader transformations of ancient Jewish ideas.

Developing, classifying, and critiquing reasonings is key to theological work. But what does »theological reasoning« mean? Thorben Alles explores the question and proposes an answer, drawing consequences for concepts like internal view, perspective, reason, and revelation.

Luke demonstrates a pronounced theological and narratological interest in the figure of Abraham. In his narrative, he reinterprets the important Jewish theological theme of the Abrahamic covenant as salvation from affliction, renewed justice, and a restored relationship with God in Israel. Using the figure of Abraham, Luke creates a coherent narrative thread through which he retells the story of Jesus.

Eva Puschautz analyzes Mary's role in Mk 3:20f.31-35 using historical-critical and feminist methods. She demonstrates how this pericope links traditional strands about familial conflict and discipleship community, differentiating between Mary as a historical figure in precarious circumstances and as a symbolic character.