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The proof from prophecy : a study in Justin Martyr's proof-text tradition: text-type, provenance, theological profile /

Skarsaune, Oskar, 1946-

The proof from prophecy : a study in Justin Martyr's proof-text tradition: text-type, provenance, theological profile / by Oskar Skarsaune. - 1 online resource (xiv, 505 pages) - Supplements to Novum Testamentum, 56 0169-9732 ; . - Novum Testamentum, Supplements 56. Novum Testamentum Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004264557. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Oslo, 1981. Includes indexes.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 473-487).

Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- Prelude: Justin's Self-Understanding as an Exegete -- A Brief Survey of Previous Research -- A Selective Analysis of Justin's Quotation Material -- A Brief Sketch of Previous Research -- 1.Apol. 31ff -- The Dialogue -- The Nature and Identity of the Reconstructed Sources -- Introductory Remarks -- The Setting of Justin's Exegesis -- The Main Exegetical Traditions Behind the Apology and Dial. 11-47/108-141: the «Kerygma Source«. -- The Exegetical Traditions Behind Dial. 48-107. -- Conclusions and Suggestions for Further Research -- Appendix I: Justin's Quotation Material in Irenaeus and Tertullian. -- Appendix II: Analytic Tables of Justin's OT Quotations -- Bibliography -- Index of References -- Index of Modern Authors.

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9789004266674

10.1163/9789004266674 DOI


Justin, Martyr, Saint.


Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.


Apologetics--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Apologetics History Early church, ca. 30-600. Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc History Early church, ca. 30-600. Justin Martyr, Saint.

BT1116.J9 / S5 1987

220.6/092