Ideological and Intertextual Relations Between the Targum Is...

This study explores the ideological and intertextual connections between the Aramaic Targum of Isaiah and the Gospel of John, investigating how the Targum's interpretive traditions may have influenced early Christian thought. It examines the Targum within its Jewish and Christian contexts, highlight... Read more

This study explores the ideological and intertextual connections between the Aramaic Targum of Isaiah and the Gospel of John, investigating how the Targum's interpretive traditions may have influenced early Christian thought. It examines the Targum within its Jewish and Christian contexts, highlighting its role in synagogue liturgy and its potential impact on the Johannine community. Key themes analyzed include the relationship between the concepts of Memra (Word) and Logos, the messianic identity of Jesus, the significance of Abraham, the portrayal of God's glory, the figure of the suffering Servant, Jesus as the New Temple, and the use of the absolute "ego eimi" expressions. The study suggests that these elements reflect a deep intertextual relationship, inviting further research into the influence of Targumic traditions on the theology of the Fourth Gospel. Show less