New Exodus in Hebrews (eBook)

Acknowledgements
Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Summary of the New Exodus Theme in Biblical and Extra-Biblical Literature
The Old Testament
The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha
Rabbinic Writings
Josephus
The New Testament
The Current State of New Exodus Studies in New Testament Theology
New Exodus in the Gospels
The Significance of the Paschal Setting in the Exodus
Greco-Roman Tradition
Aqedah Tradition
Passover Tradition
The Current State of Paschal Studies in New Testament Theology
Chapter 2: Summary of Earlier Scholars' Appreciation of the Presence of New Exodus Expectations in Hebrews
Introduction
Survey
Analysis
Chapter 3: The Deliverance Theme
Introduction
Some Views of Deliverance
In Hellenism
Gnosticism
Deliverance in the Old Testament
Deliverance in the Synoptics and the Epistles
Deliverance in the Epistle to the Hebrews
What is Deliverance in Hebrews?
The Deliverance of God's People Through Christ's Death
Deliverance from the Power of Death
The Corporate Nature of Deliverance
Conclusion
Excursus: The Meaning of the Paschal Lamb Implied to the Firstborn in the Passover.
Chapter 4: The Pilgrimage Theme
Introduction
Pilgrimage and Passover
Pilgrimage as an Essential Element of Israel's Obligation
Pilgrimage in the Psalms and Prophets
Pilgrimage in the Intertestamental Literature
Pilgrimage in Gospels and the Epistles
The Gospels
The Epistles
Pilgrimage in Hebrews
Impending Danger, but with Purpose: Heb 3-4
Pilgrimage in the Passover Setting
Pilgrimage in the Face of Impending Danger
Pilgrimage with Purpose
Summing Up
The Goal of Pilgrimage: Heb 12
Conclusion
Chapter 5: The New Covenant Theme
Introduction
The New Covenant and its Context
The Day of Atonement Setting
The Passover Setting
The Nature of the New Covenant in the Passover Setting
The New Covenant Theme in the Old Testament
The New Covenant in the Intertestamental Literature
The New Covenant Theme in the Gospels and the Epistles
The Gospels
The Epistles
The New Covenant Theme in Hebrews
Διαθήκη in the New Exodus Setting
The Term "μεσίτης" in the New Covenant
Corporate Concept in the New Covenant
Conclusion
Excursus: The Term "Perfection" (τελείωσις) in the Paschal Setting
Chapter 6: The Priestly King Theme
Introduction
Some Views of the Priestly King Theme
Philo's Understanding of the Priesthood
The Levitical Priesthood
6.2.3 The Priesthood in Qumran
The Priestly King Resulting in Deliverance
The Priestly King Theme in the Old Testament
Genesis
Psalms
Chronicles
Ezekiel
The Priestly King Theme in the Gospels and Acts and the Epistles
The Synoptic Gospels
Acts
John
Romans
Timothy
Peter
The Priestly King Theme in Hebrews
Priestly King Relating to Deliverance
Christ's Priestly Kingship in Eschatology
Conclusion
Chapter 7: The Holy Spirit Theme
Introduction
Some Views Relating to the Spirit
Persian Influences
Philo
The Holy Spirit Related to Redemption in the Passover
The Spirit Theme in the Old Testament
The Spirit Theme in the Intertestamental Literature
The Spirit Theme in the Gospels, Acts and the Epistles
The Spirit Theme in Hebrews
The Spirit and Deliverance
The Spirit in Eschatology
The Spirit and His Corporative Presence
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Bibliography