The Torn Veil

By Daniel M. Gurtner

Subjects: Matthäusevangelium 27,51-53, Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t., Traditionsgeschichtliche Forschung, Christus' dood, Jodendom, Voorhangsels, Exegese, Criticism, Temple of jerusalem (jerusalem), Mattheüs (bijbelboek), Commentaries, Bible, Bibel, Veil of the Temple (Jerusalem), Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels

Description: In this 2001 text, Daniel Gurtner examines the meaning of the rending of the veil in Matthew 27:51a by considering the functions of the veil in the Old Testament and its symbolism in ancient Judaism. He concludes that the rending of the veil is an apocalyptic assertion like the opening of heaven. - Publisher.