<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>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.</p></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.

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

Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

Perichoresis

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Three Christological Psalms, 16, 22, and 110 are troublesome to modern interpreters
as they are used by New Testament writers. Scholars in earlier centuries...

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

Published Online: Sep 20, 2012

Page range: 207 - 221

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10297-012-0010-8

Keywords
Psalm 16, Psalm 22, Psalm 110, Christology, Jesus

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

Published Online: Sep 20, 2012

Page range: 207 - 221

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10297-012-0010-8

KeywordsPsalm 16, Psalm 22, Psalm 110, Christology, Jesus

This content is open access.

Keywords
Psalm 16, Psalm 22, Psalm 110, Christology, Jesus