Translated by Daniel P. Bailey The Servant Song of Isaiah 53 has been highly significant in both Jewish and Christian thought. Rarely, however, has it been explored from the broad range of perspectives represented in this long-awaited volume. In The Suffering Servant ten talented biblical interpreters trace the influence of the Servant Song text through the centuries, unpacking the theological meanings of this rich passage of scripture and its uses in various religious contexts. Chapters examine in depth Isaiah 52:13-53:12 in the Hebrew original and in later writings, including pre-Christian...

Religion Past and Present (RPP) is a complete, updated English translation of the 4th edition of the definitive encyclopedia of religion worldwide. the peerless Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart (RGG). Including the latest developments in research, Religion Past and Present encompasses a vast range of subjects connected with religion. This great resource, now at last available in English, continues the tradition of deep knowledge and authority relied upon by generations of scholars in religious, theological, and biblical studies. Religion Past and Present indisputably belongs to the small...

Religion Past and Present (RPP) is a complete, updated English translation of the 4th edition of the definitive encyclopedia of religion worldwide. the peerless Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart (RGG). Including the latest developments in research, Religion Past and Present encompasses a vast range of subjects connected with religion. This great resource, now at last available in English, continues the tradition of deep knowledge and authority relied upon by generations of scholars in religious, theological, and biblical studies. Religion Past and Present indisputably belongs to the small...

English summary: This collection of essays contains the results of an international and interdisciplinary conference on this topic which took place in Leipzig in 2007. The articles provide new approaches to the reevaluation of the different concepts of death in the ancient world. The authors give new insights into grave and burial customs, the iconography of death, conceptions of the underworld, life after death and resurrection in the Old Testament and the cultures of the Ancient Near East. In doing so, they conclude that the ancient world from the 3rd millenium BC up to early Judaism did...

English summary: In 15 665 articles and subarticles, the RGG4 provides an in-depth overview of religion and religions, encompassing a vast range of subjects. Taking into account the latest research developments, it provides entries by 3972 acknowledged experts in their fields from 74 countries.The RGG4 continues in the tradition of the first three editions: Rooted in Protestantism, it provides insights into much more than theology, but is based on theological criteria.The RGG4 deals with the topics in the form of biographical articles, articles on countries, places, terms and events as well...

English summary: In biblical tradition we encounter different conceptions of God's presence. In this context, the concept of 'Shekinah' plays a significant role. It assumes the indwelling or dwelling of God in a sanctuary or within a human community. The history of the idea of Shekinah shows how in the building of Old Testament and early Jewish tradition it was possible to process historical religious reorientation and respectively historical events and to modify traditional beliefs (especially during the aftermath of the destruction of the First and Second Temple). This anthology shows the...