Odes of Solomon, the LXX Odes and worship

some points of orientation

Authors

  • Annette Potgieter New Testament Research Associate University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2022.v8n1.a1

Keywords:

LXX Odes, Odes of Solomon, Worship, Song of Moses, reception

Abstract

The LXX Odes or the so-called Biblical odes are often overlooked in LXX studies. It is easy to confuse the LXX Odes with the pseudepigraphal Odes of Solomon. Both are collections of hymns that illuminates the early Christian reception of hymns and prayers. A distinction needs to be drawn between these collections. The LXX Odes consists of 14 songs and prayers which were transmitted by the Greek (Eastern) Church. It was from its inception used in liturgy. This article offers some remarks for orientation in the LXX Odes, but also explores whether the Odes can shed some light on early Christian worship and how it applies to our modern setting. It is the aim of this article to investigate the value of the Biblical Odes, particularly Ode 2, the Song of Moses, for our understanding of worship.

Author Biography

Annette Potgieter, New Testament Research Associate University of Pretoria

P.hD student at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin

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Published

2022-03-31

How to Cite

Potgieter, A. (2022). Odes of Solomon, the LXX Odes and worship: some points of orientation. Stellenbosch Theological Journal, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2022.v8n1.a1

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): Stellenbosch Theological Journal

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General Articles (articles from all theological disciplines)

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