타자의 신학- 창세기 12장 3절의 분석을 중심으로

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the theology of the others in the Old Testament, so that Korean Church may address the error of only extending its sovereignty in its countless social services provided. Israel once was also looking to explore the way of survival among the neighboring powers with a nationalistic and exclusive way of survival, but it eventually had to reflect on the way towards serving the others for more an active historical role. This study analyzes Gen 12:3 in order to explore the theology of the others(= neighbors) in the Old Testament. Even though Gen 12:3 is only a short passage, it is a text that has been formed as a result of long times of reflection. First, this study examines the literary features of Gen 12:1-3. As Gen 12:1-3 is a connecting passage that transitions from the Proto-history to Redemptive history. Gen 12:1 consists of God’s Visit - Request - Promise and reveals the theology of the Exilic period, regarding ‘Coming God to visit us’. There are seven promises provided in Gen 12:2-3, and they were the objectives of Israel to accomplish and expressed the identity of Israel that it hoped. These promises were provided in various settings in life in the transitional Exilic period and the Post-Exilic period. They were combined to the present text by redaction processes (probably two times). Especially, understanding the presence of the others(= neighbors) in a very positive way from the international perspective, three promises(nos. 5-7) of Genesis 12:3 are seeking the central role of Israel in the world, while they establish the identity of Israel as a servant for others(= neighbors). The promises of nos. 5-6(Gen 12:3a) are called ‘value standard’ formulae and the promise of no. 7(Gen 12:3b) is called ‘blessing intercession’ formula. This study first examines the history of the formation of the ‘value standard’ formula. The ‘value standard’ formula has been formed through the history of reflection for a long period of time. The complete form of the ‘value standard’ formula might have been formed between the advent of Nehemiah and the advent of Ezra(BCE 450-400), in which the universalistic thought was most widespread. Second, this study explores the theological meanings of the ‘value standard’ formula according to the questions as follows: 1) Who receives a blessing and a curse? 2) What are the conditions that determine the blessing and the curse? 3) How does God determine a blessing or a curse? 4) The value standard and the will and commitment of God 5) The way of Israel Third, this study explores the ‘blessing intercession’ formula. The ‘blessing intercession’ formula consists of three elements as follows: First, a blessing verb - to be blessed Second, the motive of blessing - 'through you', representation of the blessing intercession of Abraham Third, the object of blessing - all family groups on earth Fourth, this study examines the role of Israel toward the others(= neighbors) from a comprehensive point of view combining blessing intercession and value standard. Israel’s way of interceding with God for blessing on behalf of all others(= neighbors) in the world is to discover, educate and hand down God’s values through international solidarity, so that the others(= neighbors) may participate in the same way. Rather than and beyond the way of serving others merely to expand ones sovereignty, this perspective is a new form to serve others.