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After 25 years as a professor in Old Testament exegesis at the University of Lund, Tryggve Mettinger decided to retire. In his farewell address (which in no way meant a farewell to the world of biblical studies), he gave an overview of his scholarly career-so far. The title of this lecture (in English), "On the Enigmas of the Notions of God: Report from a Scholar's Life," has been an important source of inspiration in the search for a title for the present volume and reflects the life and career of the beloved professor.The two words "enigma" and "image" capture important aspects of Tryggve Mettinger's profile as a biblical scholar. For those who are acquainted with his work, the choice of the latter term requires no explanation. As Tryggve emphasized in his retrospective speech, several of his books and articles relate to one overarching theme that has to do with images: the study of the biblical Gottesbild (the biblical notion of the image of God). In this connection, the word "image" refers in the first place not to pictorial representations but to mental images and social constructions, to theological concepts and literary "imagery." However, iconography also lies within the scope of Professor Mettinger's research, even if a predilection for "aniconic" representations is evident. This observation may provide a link to the other word that is included in the title of this book, "enigma."In his eagerness to understand the origins of the biblical prohibition against images, Mettinger embarked on an investigation into aniconic cult as a common trait of several Northwest Semitic cultures. Throughout his career, he has been driven by a strong curiosity about unsolved riddles, coupled with a healthy skepticism toward established theories and "truths" within the field of biblical exegesis. All contributions to this volume relate in one way or another to central themes within Mettinger's rich work.The essays presented here pay lively tribute to one of the pivotal figures in Old Testament studies during the past three decades.
Contents
Part IThe God of the Eden Narrative Terje StordalenSigns from the Garden: Some Remarks on the Relationship between Eve and Adam in Genesis 2-3* Bob BeckingNational Identity and Popular Sentiment in Genesis and Exodus Kare BergeMoses as Mediator of Divine Salvation: The Late Exilic Book of Exodus (Exod 1-34*) Rainer AlbertzPart II: Historical BooksThe Narrative of King Solomon and the Law of the King: On the Relationship between 1 Kings 3-11 and Deut 17:14-20 Karl William WeydeHoreb Revisited: Reflections on the Theophany in 1 Kings 19 Goeran EidevallPart III: Prophetic BooksYahweh Sabaoth and His Land in the Book of Amos Antti LaatoThe Days of Immanuel: Good Tidings or Bad News? Blazenka ScheuerThe Messianic King: Isaiah 10:33-11:10 Marjo KorpelPart IV: Ancient Near Eastern PerspectivesRoyal Dynasticism as Divine Legitimization Michael B. DickThe Holy Ones Johannes C. de MoorThe Blessing God and Goddess: A Longitudinal View from Ugarit to "Yahweh and his asherah" at Kuntillet 'Ajrud Mark S. SmithGod's Plan in Job and the "Wise Things" of Marduk Ola WikanderPart V: Modern PerspectivesThe Holy Spirit as Doveand as Tongues of Fire: Reworking Biblical Metaphors in a Modern Danish Hymn Kirsten NielsenIndex of Texts
