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The associative aspect o f the christological title »the first born from the dead« (Rev 1, 5a)

Stipe Jurič

Abstract

In this article the author critically reviews the second member of the
threefold title (Rev 1, 5a): »the first-born from the dead.« The author
gives first some textual facts 'of the formulation. Afterwards he concentrates on the resurrection hope deduced from the resurrection of
Chnist, as ih his victory of death guaranteed eternal life for others. The
term » prötötokos« ilmpMes that other »nefcroi« folow. The title »the
first-born from the dead« seems to mark Ithe idea of priority of Christ
to all creation, a certain dignity and soverelingty as heir and destined
ruler of all, and the prospect of the age to come, i. e. Ithe beginning1 of
the resurrection in general. His resurrection inaugurates the new creation.
With this threefold title the seer is concerned to comfort a persecuted
church and to exhort it to exercise a stronger faith and hope in
the Risen Lord, who is the sovereign Lord of history.

Keywords

the first born from the dead

Hrčak ID:

86062

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/86062

Publication date:

15.12.1987.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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