Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, Vol. 6

Description

The Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, Volume 6 is part of a monumental multi-volume work edited by G. Johannes Botterweck and Helmer Ringgren, with contributions from leading scholars worldwide. This series is an essential resource for in-depth study of the Hebrew Bible, providing comprehensive lexical analysis of Hebrew and Aramaic word groups found in the Old Testament. Volume 6 specifically covers the lexical entries from yobel to yatar I, offering detailed examinations of these terms, their semantic ranges, morphology, and theological significance.

The dictionary employs philological, form-critical, and traditio-historical methods to analyze words not only within biblical texts but also across ancient Near Eastern literature, including Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, Ugaritic, and Northwest Semitic sources. It also integrates insights from Qumran texts and the Septuagint to provide a broader linguistic and cultural context.

Each entry in Volume 6 includes surveys of word occurrences, discussions on meanings in various contexts, and bibliographic references for further study. This approach ensures that readers gain a nuanced understanding of how these terms function within the theological framework of the Old Testament.