Targums, the New Testament, and Biblical Theology of the Mes...

This article explores how both the Targums, Aramaic translations and interpretations of the Hebrew Bible, and the New Testament engage in messianic exegesis. It argues that while the Targums often make messianic references explicit by inserting titles like "the Messiah" into their renderings, the Ne... Read more

This article explores how both the Targums, Aramaic translations and interpretations of the Hebrew Bible, and the New Testament engage in messianic exegesis. It argues that while the Targums often make messianic references explicit by inserting titles like "the Messiah" into their renderings, the New Testament uniquely applies these messianic texts to Jesus. The study highlights the shared interpretive strategies between these traditions, noting that both seek to clarify and emphasize messianic themes present in the Hebrew scriptures. Show less