'Toen Johannes in de gevangenis niet over het optreden van de Messias hoorde' (Matt. 11:2): De wederwaardigheden van een opmerkelijke conjectuur (cj16154) en zijn bedenker

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Abstract

This article examines a conjectural emendation proposed by David Friedrich Strauss (1808–1874) in the Greek text of Matthew 11:2 (about John the
Baptist). Strauss expressed surprise that his opponents, both orthodox
and rationalist scholars, had not themselves suggested this correction.
Although Strauss ultimately did not endorse the conjecture, his treatment
of the subject in the different editions and translations of Das Leben Jesu kritisch bearbeitet (1835–1840) sheds light on his interactions with his opponents
and provides insight into the dynamics of a controversy during the early
stages of critical research on the Life of Jesus.
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)264-283
Number of pages20
JournalKerk en Theologie
Volume74
Issue number3
Early online date1 Jul 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023

Keywords

  • David Friedrich Strauss
  • Conjectural criticism
  • Gospel of Matthew
  • John the Baptist
  • Historical Jesus
  • Das Leben Jesu

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