Explores the different ways the covenant formula is used in the bible. For many years he was president of the church and judaism commission of the evangelical church in germany ekd and he is an honorary member of the council of the world union of jewish studies. He makes it clear in the introduction to the book that this volume is not concerned with a detailed look at the theology of the old testament p. O n any reckoning this is a weighty volume and, as the first of three, it will, no doubt, be widely read and reflected on for several years to come. The canonical hebrew bible a theology of the old testament brill. House sends this studentfriendly offering that should prove useful to a. Founded on a lifetimes research and creative thought, this is the crowning work of an internationally celebrated hebrew bibleot scholar. A biblical itinerary is dedicated to george coats, former professor of old testament at lexington theological seminary, kentucky and author of rebellion in the wilderness, from canaan to egypt, and moses. Rolf rendtorff is emeritus professor of old testament, university of heidelberg. Accordingly, part one examines the canonical books within the. Professor rendtorff explores the different ways the covenant formula is used in the bible, its structural and theological functions, the connections between covenant and election. See all books authored by rolf rendtorff, including the old testament. He studied theology from 1945 to 1950 at the universities of kiel, gottingen.
Professor rendtorff discusses the old testament in a way which sets his book apart from all other similar works by examining ot development from the earliest material to the books in their final form firmly within the history of israel. This was triggered in large part by the influential publications of john van seters, hans heinrich schmid, and rolf rendtorff in the mid. Rolf rendtorff university of heidelberg, west germany old testament scholarship is on the move. Rendtorff writes about the whole old testament as well as central themes and ends with methodological considerations including a chapter on jewish and christian theology. Overtures to an old testament theology overtures to biblical theology ships in 23 days rolf rendtorff, margaret kohl translator paperback published 1993 the old testament. The contribution of rolf rendtorff to old testament theology. In contains selections from works by major figures throughout this period that help to illustrate the history and evolution of the discipline.
Rolf rendtorff is interested above all in the process by which the pentateuch reached the form in which it now lies before us. The old testament is a collection of writings which came into being over a period of more than a thousand years in the history of the people of israel and which reflect the life of the people in this period. Old testament by rolf rendtorff paperback softback. I let me begin with the primeval history in genesis 111. But that is a proper precis to rendtorffs proposal. Rolf rendtorff has 25 books on goodreads with 6 ratings. A theology of the old testament tools for biblical study by rendtorff, rolf isbn. Rolf rendtorffs comment, in the first part of the canon god acts, in the. Rolf rendtorff 19252014 biblical archaeology society. Rolf rendtorffs book is the fruit of a lifetime of research and study in the old testament. Rendtorff spent most of his career at the university of heidelberg.
Rolf rendtorff, emeritus professor of old testament at the university of heidelberg, passed away on april 1, 2014. Deo titles by rolf rendtorff rolf rendtorff the canonical hebrew bible a theology of the old testament translated by david e. As a subject old testament theology has undergone a significant revival of interest, with substantial volumes from h. Books by rolf rendtorff author of the old testament goodreads. For a comparison of noths work with these more recent studies, see rolf rendtorff, canon and theology. Rolf rendtorff s most popular book is the old testament. Discusses the connections between covenant and election.
An introduction by rendtorff, rolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Orton founded on a lifetimes research and creative thought, this is the crowning work of an internationally celebrated hebrew bibleold testament scholar. He concludes that the classic documentary hypothesis has been tried in the fire and found wanting, and traces briefly the scholarly path that led him to this conclusion. Therefore, there is a reciprocal relationship between the writings or books of the old testament and the life of israel in its history. He has written frequently on the jewish scriptures and was notable chiefly for his contribution to the debate over the origins of the pentateuch the first five books of the old testament. An important contribution to a cononical interpretation of the hebrew bible. It takes the old testament texts themselves as a starting point and first of all outlines the. A theology of the old testament tools for biblical study rendtorff, rolf on. Old testament scholar rolf rendtorff died this week. The book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament. Can the old testament be called jewish and christian bible.
Rendtorff s canonical approach to biblical theology rendtorff divides his. Jewish and christian theology of the hebrew bibleold testament. Jewish and christian bible rolf rendtorff first of all, i have to query the title of my own lecture. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the old testament. The covenant formula 9780567086051 by rolf rendtorff. Rolf rendtorffs most popular book is the old testament. Rendtorff s approach involves an intensive interchange with international scholarship, including jewish biblical studies, and emphasis on the question of the canon.
He was a diligent scholar who was able to pursue the largest questions in his field without losing his grip on all the details. A version of the documentary hypothesis, frequently identified with the german scholar julius wellhausen, was almost universally accepted for most of the 20th century, but the consensus has now collapsed. Rendtorff not only provides many insights into particular texts and theological themes, but he also develops a different methodological approach that highlights areas in biblical theology. Review of rolf rendtorff, the canonical hebrew bible. Gods covenant with israel is one of the most important themes of old testament scholarship. The hebrew bible in the framework of christianjewish relations in postholocaust germany in strange fire. Childs attributes priority to the tripartite structure but recognises that the lxx arrangement was equally as. Gerstenberger, and rolf rendtorff all appearing in recent years. An exegetical and theological investigation, rolf rendtorff, continuum, 1998, 0567086054, 9780567086051, 105 pages.
The old testament is a collection of writings which came into being over a period of more than a thousand years in the history of the people of israel and which. Bibliography on the contribution of rolf rendtorff to the theology of the hebrew bible or old testament theology. Yet this has only rarely been the focus of a comprehensive study. Overtures to an old testament theology overtures to biblical theology. The discipline of old testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for dominance. Which is that one should look at the theology of the hebrew bible unfortunately called the old testament in a canonical format, which invites dialogue, discussion and debate regarding the intention of the whole part.
Rolf rendtorff 10 may 1925 1 april 2014 was emeritus professor of old testament at the university of heidelberg. Rendtorff looks at the hebrew bibleold testament with a focus on the covenants in gods work of salvation through the history of the israelite people. His approach has been met with strong disagreement, cautious agreement, and, in some quarters. An exegetical and theological investigation old testament studies series, and more on. Rendtorff moves from creation to the covenants showing the continuity in the different covenants, which all build on the previous covenant. Rolf rendtorff, professor emeritus of old testament, university of heidelberg, germany. The distinguished authors whose essays appear in this volume marking the seventieth birthday of ronald clements,who until his retirement, was the samuel davidson professor of old testament studies, kings college london include john barton, walter brueggemann, brevard childs, john rogerson, rolf rendtorff, hugh williamson, the late norman whybray, graeme auld, richard coggins. Important themes of old testament theology are developed, among them revelation and history, creation and salvation history, covenant, and paradigms of exegesis. Walter brueggemanns weighty volume, done in his own engaged and often compelling style, is a landmark in the field. This book will undoubtedly become a milestone in the field of old testament theology. Rendtorffs old testament theology 1999 2001 rendtorff, r. The first part is in fact a critical evaluation of the problems of writing a history of israel in those periods.
Old testament theology in a canonical context philadelphia. Intended for students, this primer provides an orientation to work in old testament theology from 1930 to the end of the twentieth century. The problem of the process of transmission in the pentateuch. An introduction by rolf rendtorff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His book reflects an interest in the final shape because it is a more certain text. He was a diligent scholar who was able to pursue the largest questions in. Books by rolf rendtorff author of the old testament. Essay theology rolf rendtorff 19252014 by fred sanders on april 2, 2014. An introduction ships in 23 days rolf rendtorff paperback.
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