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Tradition of reform as reform of tradition: some considerations on the relation of religion and reform
This article begins by questioning the commonly held assumption that tradition is fixed and does not change over time. Reform, which is all about introducing change and bringing newness, must be opposed to tradition. In light of recent scholarly discussion, this article suggests that tradition is a dynamic concept. As traditions undergo constant revision and amendment, the article takes a renewed look at the relationship between reform and tradition. The concept “reform” is understood as a means of change with recourse to the past. Reform, it is argued, while currently more of a highly metaphorical and no less normative concept, proves to be a structural moment of tradition insofar as reform is related to tradition and tradition to reform. This insight is then combined with a reflection on the concept of “invention” with regard to tradition. It is argued that invention is an inherent momentin the structure of tradition. To demonstrate the relationship between reform and tradition, three short case studies aredeveloped, in which the recourse to traditions in reforms turns out to be an innovation and an invention of tradition. These three examples are the Josianic reform in 2 Kings 22-23, Ezra’s reading of the Torah in Nehemiah 8, and the renewal of YHWH worship in Samaria in 2 Kings 17
Public safety and security governance:Pluralisierung und Vernetzung in der Sicherheitspolitik
Wo und wann lernt Israel seinen Gott JHWH kennen?
in: Welt und Umwelt der Bibel Nr. 92, 24,2 (2019) 36-43
Der Reiz der Versuchung : Anmerkungen eines Alttestamentlers zur Versuchungsbitte im Vaterunser
Tradition of reform as reform of tradition : some considerations on the relation of religion and reform
This article begins by questioning the commonly held
assumption that tradition is fixed and does not change
over time. Reform, which is all about introducing change
and bringing newness, must be opposed to tradition. In
light of recent scholarly discussion, this article suggests
that tradition is a dynamic concept. As traditions undergo
constant revision and amendment, the article takes a
renewed look at the relationship between reform and
tradition. The concept “reform” is understood as a means
of change with recourse to the past. Reform, it is argued,
while currently more of a highly metaphorical and no less
normative concept, proves to be a structural moment
of tradition insofar as reform is related to tradition and
tradition to reform. This insight is then combined with a
reflection on the concept of “invention” with regard to
tradition. It is argued that invention is an inherent moment
in the structure of tradition. To demonstrate the relationship
between reform and tradition, three short case studies are
developed, in which the recourse to traditions in reforms
turns out to be an innovation and an invention of tradition.
These three examples are the Josianic reform in 2 Kings
22-23, Ezra’s reading of the Torah in Nehemiah 8, and the
renewal of YHWH worship in Samaria in 2 Kings 17.http://www.ufs.ac.za/ActaTheologicaam2022Old Testament Studie
Theologie der Geschichte – Geschichte der Theologie
Selbst Gott hat eine Geschichte. Vom Vergessen der Geschichte und der Notwendigkeit einer geschichtlichen Dimension in der Exegese – am Beispiel der Frühgeschichte des Gottes Israels, G. Essen/C. Frevel (Hg.), Theologie der Geschichte – Geschichte der Theologie (QD 294), Freiburg 2018, 10-3
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