The Vine and the Son of Man
Eschatological Interpretation of Psalm 80 in Early Judaism
Description:... Since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, scholars have traced
out the rich and complex traditions of biblical interpretation in Second Temple
Judaism. Little attention has been given to Psalm 80, however. Andrew Streett
demonstrates that the Psalm, which combines the story of Israel as a vine
ravaged by others with hope for a “son” of God who will restore the people’s
fortunes, became a rich trove for eschatological hope. This study traces
interpretations of the Psalm through many texts and argues that the Psalm was
an important biblical text through which early Christians understood the Christ
event.
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