Zion's rock-solid foundations : : an exegetical study of the Zion text in Isaiah 28:16 / / by Jaap Dekker.

• Author: Dekker, Jacob, 1966-
• Place / Publishing House: Boston : : Brill,, 2007.
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Oudtestamentische Studiën, Old Testament Studies 54.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (429 p.)
• Notes: Revised version of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Theologische Universiteit te Apeldoorn, 2004.

No other biblical book ascribes such a prominent place to the theme of ‘Zion’ as the book of Isaiah does. One of the most important statements regarding Zion is to be found in Isa. 28:16. The text speaks of the laying of a foundation stone in Zion and enjoys an important place in New Testament preaching since it is associated with the advent of Jesus Christ. The present study addresses the interpretation of Isa. 28:16 in its Old Testament context. Its significance lies in the fresh contribution it makes to our understanding of the Zion text in question and its importance for establishing the role played by Zion and the so-called Zion tradition in the preaching of Isaiah.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Materials / J. Dekker -- Chapter 1. Introduction / J. Dekker -- Chapter 2. The Zion Text Of Isaiah 28:16 In The History Of Exegesis / J. Dekker -- Chapter 3. The Literary And Historical Context Of The Zion Text Of Isaiah 28:16 / J. Dekker -- Chapter 4. Exegesis Of Individual Pericopes Within Isaiah 28 And Their Reciprocal Relationships / J. Dekker -- Chapter 5. The Place And Function Of Isaiah 28:14–22 In The Context Of Isaiah 28–33 / J. Dekker -- Chapter 6. The Zion Text Of Isaiah 28:16 And The Zion Tradition In Isaiah / J. Dekker -- Chapter 7. Summary And Conclusions / J. Dekker -- Appendix: The Zion Text Of Isaiah 28:16 And The New Testament / J. Dekker -- Bibliography / J. Dekker -- Index Of Authors / J. Dekker -- Index Of Biblical Texts / J. Dekker.