Chapter 6: Lexical Definition of "In the Name of"
pg. 110
Those who argue strongly for a background of rabbinical usage overlook the fact that eis to onoma is not found in the LXX version of the Old Testament. Therefore, it could be argued that Rabbinical (Talmudic) usage was influenced by the common commercial language of Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) Jews. The fact that the majority of the New Testament was either written by a Gentile (Luke) or was written to predominately Gentile congregations, would suggest that eis to onoma should be understood with a Hellenistic (Greek) commercial background. The Gentile converts would not have been familiar with the Rabbinical (Talmudic) usage of eis to onoma. However, it is apparent from Acts and the Epistles that eis to onoma was a phrase that would have been common to the intended readers. In the end, the debate is superfluous because both the Hellenistic and Rabbinical usage of eis to onoma indicate a mentioning or verbal pronunciation of the name.
pg. 110
Those who argue strongly for a background of rabbinical usage overlook the fact that eis to onoma is not found in the LXX version of the Old Testament. Therefore, it could be argued that Rabbinical (Talmudic) usage was influenced by the common commercial language of Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) Jews. The fact that the majority of the New Testament was either written by a Gentile (Luke) or was written to predominately Gentile congregations, would suggest that eis to onoma should be understood with a Hellenistic (Greek) commercial background. The Gentile converts would not have been familiar with the Rabbinical (Talmudic) usage of eis to onoma. However, it is apparent from Acts and the Epistles that eis to onoma was a phrase that would have been common to the intended readers. In the end, the debate is superfluous because both the Hellenistic and Rabbinical usage of eis to onoma indicate a mentioning or verbal pronunciation of the name.
Hopefully this will spark some more interest in the book. I've had many people contact me with pre-order information. Sounds like I'm going to be busy shipping books in November!!
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