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Jubilee in the Bible
Using the theology of Jürgen Moltmann to find a new hermeneutic
Series: - Biblical Interpretation Series, Volume: 156
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The biblical message of Jubilee is becoming more credible in our days in dealing with the socio-economic and moral-spiritual issues of todayâs world. It continues to exercise a powerful influence on the religious thoughts and actions of Godâs people. In addition to that, this book reveals a new hermeneutical code of reading and interpreting the message of Jubilee. The synthesis of the exegetical analysis of the biblical texts regarding the Jubilee and Sabbath/Sabbath year and Moltmannâs understanding of this subject reveals the meaning and significance of the topic, how it is recognized, as well as its implications in todayâs world. This synthesis reveals a new vision and starting point for socio-economic and moral-spiritual reform in our time.
âThe biblical Sabbat / Jubilee-traditions are much richer than we thought. This book shows it. Theologically often neglected they are a source of new ideas to solve problems of human community and the ecology of the earth. That my theological works can be used to apply them today, is a surprise to me, a happy surprise.â
Jürgen Moltmann
âThe biblical Sabbat / Jubilee-traditions are much richer than we thought. This book shows it. Theologically often neglected they are a source of new ideas to solve problems of human community and the ecology of the earth. That my theological works can be used to apply them today, is a surprise to me, a happy surprise.â
Jürgen Moltmann
Lidija GunjeviÄ, Ph.D. (2014), University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, is a teaching consultant at Westfield House, Cambridge, UK. She worked as a lecturer in Biblical Studies at the Theological Faculty Matthias Flacius Illyricus, Zagreb, Croatia, for six years until 2013. Lidija GunjeviÄ has published several articles, and the book 'Evangelicals not Angels' (Evangelici a ne anÄeli) together with Boris GunjeviÄ.
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 The Sabbath Day, the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee in the Laws of Pentateuch
â1âThe Sabbath in the Laws of Pentateuch
â2âThe Seventh Year in the Laws of Pentateuch
â3âRelations between the Legislations Concerning Slavery, Bonded and Hired Workers in the Book of the Covenant, the Deuteronomic Laws and the Holiness Code
â4âThe Holiness Code and Leviticus 25
â5âMeaning of the Year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25
2 The Sabbath Day and the Year of the Lordâs Favour in the Book of Isaiah 58 and 61
â1âThe Unity of the Book of Isaiah
â2âSocial Justice as a Request for an Authentic Community: Isaiah 58
â3âThe Year of the Lordâs Favour: Isaiah 61
3 Similarities between the Messages of Isaiah 58, 61 and the Jubilee Legislation in Leviticus 25
4 The Sabbath Day and the Year of the Lordâs Favour in the Gospel of Luke
â1âThe Sabbath Day in the Gospel of Luke
â2âThe Idea of Jubilee in the Gospel of Luke
â3âThe Announcement of Jesusâ Public Ministry in Lk 4:16â21
5 The Sabbath/Jubilee in Jürgen Moltmannâs Theology
â1âA Short Overview of Moltmannâs Theology
â2âThe Sabbath in Moltmannâs Theology
â3âThe Year of Jubilee in Moltmannâs Theology
â4âThe Biblical Jubilee and the Social Doctrine of the Trinity in Moltmannâs Theology
â5âImplementation of the Biblical Jubilee in Moltmannâs Theology: The Practice of Liberation
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of Subjects
Index of Authors
Index of Scripture Citations
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 The Sabbath Day, the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee in the Laws of Pentateuch
â1âThe Sabbath in the Laws of Pentateuch
â2âThe Seventh Year in the Laws of Pentateuch
â3âRelations between the Legislations Concerning Slavery, Bonded and Hired Workers in the Book of the Covenant, the Deuteronomic Laws and the Holiness Code
â4âThe Holiness Code and Leviticus 25
â5âMeaning of the Year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25
2 The Sabbath Day and the Year of the Lordâs Favour in the Book of Isaiah 58 and 61
â1âThe Unity of the Book of Isaiah
â2âSocial Justice as a Request for an Authentic Community: Isaiah 58
â3âThe Year of the Lordâs Favour: Isaiah 61
3 Similarities between the Messages of Isaiah 58, 61 and the Jubilee Legislation in Leviticus 25
4 The Sabbath Day and the Year of the Lordâs Favour in the Gospel of Luke
â1âThe Sabbath Day in the Gospel of Luke
â2âThe Idea of Jubilee in the Gospel of Luke
â3âThe Announcement of Jesusâ Public Ministry in Lk 4:16â21
5 The Sabbath/Jubilee in Jürgen Moltmannâs Theology
â1âA Short Overview of Moltmannâs Theology
â2âThe Sabbath in Moltmannâs Theology
â3âThe Year of Jubilee in Moltmannâs Theology
â4âThe Biblical Jubilee and the Social Doctrine of the Trinity in Moltmannâs Theology
â5âImplementation of the Biblical Jubilee in Moltmannâs Theology: The Practice of Liberation
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of Subjects
Index of Authors
Index of Scripture Citations
The synthesis of the analysis of the biblical texts on Jubilee and Moltmannâs interpretation of the subject has revealed a deeper meaning and significance of the biblical Jubilee which leads toward its appropriate application in todayâs world.
The book is intended for seminary students, doctoral students, professors, scholars, pastors, religious workers, Christian activists, interested in biblical studies, systematic theology and pastoral theology. Pastors, religious workers and general readers will find this book very useful because, among other things, this book contains sophisticated theo-political tools which can help in an implementation of the biblical concept of socio-economic justice in wider society.
The book is intended for seminary students, doctoral students, professors, scholars, pastors, religious workers, Christian activists, interested in biblical studies, systematic theology and pastoral theology. Pastors, religious workers and general readers will find this book very useful because, among other things, this book contains sophisticated theo-political tools which can help in an implementation of the biblical concept of socio-economic justice in wider society.