Moses' End and the Succession: Deuteronomy 31 and 2 Corinthians 3

This essay argues that Deut 29–32, especially Deut 31, plays a significant role in 2 Cor 3, especially vv. 7–18: Paul's elusive allegorical narrative draws on Deuteronomic motifs of ‘closure’ (the end of Moses, of the law and of the Israelites); the national observance of reading the law and en...

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Main Author: Heath, Jane M. F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2014
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2014, Volume: 60, Issue: 1, Pages: 37-60
Further subjects:B 2 Corinthians
B Old Testament in New
B Deuteronomy
B Typology
B Joshua
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Summary:This essay argues that Deut 29–32, especially Deut 31, plays a significant role in 2 Cor 3, especially vv. 7–18: Paul's elusive allegorical narrative draws on Deuteronomic motifs of ‘closure’ (the end of Moses, of the law and of the Israelites); the national observance of reading the law and encountering the Lord face to face; and the succession of Moses by one named Ἰησοῦς in the LXX. This analysis extends scholarly discussion of Paul's use of Deuteronomy and contributes to the wider debate about Paul's use of scripture and his understanding of Jesus' relationship to Moses and the Mosaic covenant.
ISSN:1469-8145
Contains:Enthalten in: New Testament studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S002868851300026X