Title

Psalms 16, 22, and 110. Historically Interpreted as Referring to Jesus

School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Publication Date

6-2012

Abstract

Three Christological Psalms, 16, 22, and 110 are troublesome to modern interpreters as they are used by New Testament writers. Scholars in earlier centuries had little difficulty following the ways these psalms seemed to be counted in the New Testament as predictions of Jesus. This interpretation was continued in the Reformation but is strongly questioned by conservative and critical scholars today. The argument reviews the contextual commentary for important quotations of these psalms in the New Testament, and examines the special content of the psalms to conclude that the earlier interpreters are more trustworthy guides. The unusual New Testament usage and strange content of the psalms warrants the application of exceptional hermeneutical principles to read them properly in the biblical canon. The implications for a Christological reading of these psalms are explored for theological and practical value.

Keywords

Jesus Christ--Person and offices;

Publication Title

Perichoresis

Volume

10

Issue

2

First Page

207

Last Page

221

DOI of Published Version

10.2478/v10297-012-0010-8

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