Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Indicators Of Typology Within The Old Testament : The Exodus Motif, Friedbert Ninow
Indicators Of Typology Within The Old Testament : The Exodus Motif, Friedbert Ninow
Dissertations
The Topic
This dissertation seeks to ascertain whether there are indicators of Exodus typology within the Old Testament.
The Purpose
Based on R. M. Davidson’s definition of biblical typology, various elements that comprise biblical typology such as the historical aspect, divine design, prophetic aspect, Steigerung (intensification), and eschatology are traced in a number of texts that deal with the Exodus motif. This examination seems to be crucial for establishing the exegetical and hermeneutical basis for the use of Exodus typology by the New Testament writers. Chapter 1 surveys the perception and use of typology throughout the centuries up to the …