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Overtones of the Jubilee in the seventy weeks of Daniel 9:24-27

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Park, James·2011·Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary
DOI 10.63201/ybhg9385
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Abstract

The study of the prophecy of Dan 9:24-27 has usually focused on the grammatical, historical and chronological elements associated with the text. While affirming the importance of these elements, the article attempts to show how the Sabbatical and the Jubilee provide a major theological and numerical foundation for the chapter. This messianic prophecy finds its fulfillment in the anointed ministry of Jesus who comes as the kinsmen redeemer to release the captives as recorded in Luke 4:16-30.

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TL;DR

This article argues that the Sabbatical and Jubilee legislation of Leviticus 25–26 provides a major theological and numerical framework for Daniel 9:24–27, with the seventy weeks understood as ten Jubilee periods. It further links that prophecy to Jesus’ Nazareth proclamation of “release” in Luke 4:16–30, where Jesus is presented as the anointed messianic kinsman-redeemer.

Key findings

  • 2 Chr 36:21 links the seventy-year exile to the Sabbatical legislation: the land was to “make up” its sabbaths, so the 70 years can be seen as ten sabbatical-year periods (7 × 10).
  • The 70 weeks, or 490 years on the year-day principle, are presented as ten Jubilee periods of 49 years each (7 × 7 × 10), echoing Leviticus 25’s Sabbatical-Jubilee sequence.
  • Daniel’s prayer in Dan 9:3–19 is compared to a Day of Atonement-type prayer preceding Jubilee, since the Jubilee was proclaimed on the Day of Atonement after the seventh “sabbaths of years.”
  • In Luke 4:16–30, the term *aphesis* (“release”) is tied to Jubilee legislation (Lev 25:10; Isa 58:6; 61:1–2), and Jesus’ anointing and Nazareth sermon are read as fulfillment of Daniel’s anointed one; the article notes the Adventist historicist dates of 457 B.C., A.D. 27, A.D. 31, and A.D. 34.

Methods

  • This is an exegetical/theological study, not an empirical or quantitative analysis; it assumes the historicist messianic interpretation of Dan 9:24–27.
  • It compares Leviticus 25–26, 2 Chronicles 36:21, Jeremiah 25, Daniel 9, and Luke 4:16–30, drawing on secondary scholarship such as Shea, Doukhan, Davidson, Sloan, and O’Toole.
  • The main analysis is thematic and structural: numerical parallels between Sabbatical/Jubilee cycles and Daniel’s 70 years/70 weeks, plus lexical and theological links between Jubilee “release” and Luke’s Nazareth pericope.

Limitations

  • The paper states that it does not restudy or evaluate all arguments for various positions and that detailed analysis of the chronological debate around Dan 9:24–27 is beyond its scope.
  • It explicitly assumes the historicist messianic view, and the author concedes that a chronological reckoning of the Jubilee years may be “somewhat tentative,” though he judges the theological link sound.
  • The text also notes scholarly caution: Tannehill says the Jubilee connection in Luke 4:16–30 “remains a possibility but has not been proved”; evident from the article’s method, the argument relies heavily on secondary scholarship and thematic parallels rather than independent chronological proof.

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  • Findingnone given

    Except in Lev 25:15, where the word Jubilee does not appear, the LXX uses the word &peat every time to translate the Hebrew term that stood for the Jubilee.

    “Except in Lev 25:15 where the word Jubilee does not appear, the LXX uses the word &peat; every time to translate , 17;i' which stood for the Jubilee.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Lev 25:15

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Interpretationreasoning

    There is a very clear linkage between 2 Chr 36:20-21, Jer 25:11 and Dan 9:2.

    “There is a very clear linkage between 2 Chr 36:20-21; Jer 25:11 and Dan 9:2.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Interpretationreasoning

    The Sabbatical year is modeled after the Sabbath day, that is, the weekly Sabbath.

    “It is clearly implied in Lev 25:1-7 that the Sabbatical year is modeled after the Sabbath day, that is, the weekly Sabbath.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Interpretationreasoning

    Since Israel had not allowed the land to rest voluntarily, the exile allowed it to rest involuntarily.

    “Since Israel had not allowed the land to rest voluntarily, the exile allowed it to rest involuntarily.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Premisecitation

    The seventy weeks end with the martyrdom of Stephen in A.D. 34 as described in Acts 7.

    “The seventy weeks end with the martyrdom of Stephen in A.D. 34 as described in Acts 7.”
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    • cites Acts 7

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  • It may state two separate claims as one. 25

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingnone given

    The term 6pe6ic is used seventeen times in the gospels, primarily by Luke for the concept of forgiveness.

    “The term 6pe6ic is used seventeen times in the gospels, primarily by Luke73 for the concept of forgiveness (Luke 1:77; 7:47; 24:47; Acts 2:38; 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

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    Findingnone given

    2 Chr 36:21 does not provide any additional insight into the length of the seventy-year captivity.

    “Although 2 Chr 36:21 does not provide any additional insight into the length of the seventy year captivity, it does shed light into the theological meaning behind the number 70 as predicted by Jeremiah and reflected on by Daniel.”
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    Findingreasoning

    Daniel's heartfelt prayer is uttered just prior to the revelation of the 70 weeks.

    “Daniel's heartfelt prayer is uttered just prior to the revelation of the 70 weeks.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingnone given

    The masculine noun nnp9 is used 38 times in the Old Testament, mostly to designate kings such as Saul, David, Cyrus and others.

    “The masculine noun 13,t0? is used 38 times in the Old Testament, mostly to designate kings such as Saul, David, Cyrus and others.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingreasoning

    Daniel is focused on the seventy-year Babylonian captivity, which had been predicted by Jeremiah.

    “Here Daniel is focused on the seventy-year Babylonian captivity, which had been predicted by Jeremiah.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingnone given

    The Old Testament text of Isa 61:2 ends with the negative phrase "the day of vengeance of our God," while Jesus ends his reading by announcing "the year of the Lord's favor."

    “While Jesus ends his reading of Isa 61:2 by announcing “the year of the Lord's favor,” the OT text actually ends with the negative phrase, “the day of vengeance of our God.””
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    There is a close thematic and terminological connection between Dan 9 and the Suffering Servant figure of Isa 52:13-53:12.

    “He further shows the close thematic and terminological connection between Dan 9 and the Suffering Servant figure of Isa 52:13-53:12.”
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    • cites Brempong

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    Interpretationreasoning

    "Today" on "the Sabbath day" the reality of Jubilee rest and redemption has come.

    ““Today” on “the Sabbath day” the reality of Jubilee rest and redemption has come.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Jesus' pronouncement of salvation to His kinsmen has obvious Jubilee overtones.

    “Jesus' pronouncement of salvation to His kinsmen has in itself obvious Jubilee overtones.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

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    Interpretationcitation

    Daniel sets forth his prophecy from the perspective of the Jubilee.

    “In addition, Daniel sets forth his prophecy from the perspective of the Jubilee.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    The historical messianic view was held by ancient sources such as the Septuagint and the Essenes.

    “According to Hasel, the historical messianic view was held by ancient sources such as the Septuagint and the Essenes.”
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    • cites Hasel

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

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    Premisecitation

    11Q Melchizedek provides the first piece of conclusive evidence before A.D. 70 that the proclamation of glad tidings could be considered a significant aspect of the messianic task.

    “David E. Aune states that an early first century fragment from Qumran, 11Q Melchizedek, “provides the first piece of conclusive evidence before A.D. 70 that the proclamation of glad tidings could be considered a significant aspect of the messianic task.””
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    • cites David E. Aune

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The legislation and provisions for the Sabbatical and Jubilee are closely intertwined both numerically and theologically.

    “From the above brief overview, it is apparent that the legislation and the provisions for the Sabbatical and Jubilee are closely intertwined both numerically and theologically.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    Already in the OT there is a relation between anointing and Spirit, precisely with reference to kings (1 Sam 10:1-7,10; 16:13).

    “Already in the OT we find this relation between 'anointing' and 'Spirit', precisely with reference to kings (1 Sam 10,1-7,10;16,13).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites O'Toole

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Premisenone given

    It was the Sabbath day that Jesus visited his kinfolk in Nazareth.

    “we do know that it was the Sabbath day that Jesus visited his kinfolk in Nazareth.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The anointing of Jesus as the Messiah by the Spirit not only points back historically to the christening of kings but also prophetically fulfills the expectations sounded from Dan 9:24-27.

    “Thus it could be said that the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah by the Spirit not only points back historically to the christening of kings but also prophetically fulfills the expectations sounded from Dan 9:24-27.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • The authors state this as an assumption: The historicist view of the messianic fulfillment of Dan 9:24-27 is correct.

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationreasoning

    There is an obvious and strong parallel relationship between the seventh-day Sabbath legislation in Exod 20:8-11 and Deut 5:12-15 and the seventh-year Sabbatical of Lev 25:1-7.

    “There is an obvious and strong parallel relationship between the seventh-day Sabbath legislation found in Exod 20:8-11, Deut 5:12-15, and the seventh year Sabbatical of Lev 25:1-7.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    These divine testimonies and events are clearly connected with the Spirit (Luke 1:17, 35; 2:27; 3:16; 3:22; 4:1, 14) and the themes of the good news of redemption (Luke 1:68; 1:77; 2:10, 14; 2:30-32, 38; 3:6).

    “These divine testimonies and events are clearly connected with the Spirit (Luke 1:17, 35; 2:27; 3:16; 3:22; 4:1, 14) and the themes of the good news of redemption (Luke 1:68; 1:77; 2:10, 14; 2:30-32, 38; 3:6).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 3 sources checked
    • cites Luke 1:17

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Luke 1:68

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites Luke 3:6

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Interpretationnone given

    Once "released" individuals did not go their separate ways but were "released" from their sins and old ways of life in order to follow Jesus in the way of discipleship.

    “It is most important to note that once “released” individuals did not go their separate ways but were “released” from their sins and old ways of life in order to follow Jesus in the way of”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    2 Chr 36:20-21, Jer 25:11 and Dan 9:2 all have clear historical figures or events and speak of a similar time period.

    “All three of these passages have clear historical figures or events, which speak of a similar time period.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The 70 weeks, or 490 years on the year-day principle, may be seen as ten jubilee periods even as the 70 years were seen as ten sabbatical-year periods.

    “Thus the 70 weeks, or 490 years (on the year-day principle), may be seen as ten jubilee periods even as the 70 years were seen as ten sabbatical year periods.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Interpretationnone given

    Christ's conquering of the devil in the wilderness invests His preaching and ministry with authority.

    “Christ's conquering of the devil in the wilderness invests His preaching and ministry with authority.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationnone given

    2 Chr 36:21 sheds light on the theological meaning behind the number 70 as predicted by Jeremiah and reflected on by Daniel.

    “Although 2 Chr 36:21 does not provide any additional insight into the length of the seventy year captivity, it does shed light into the theological meaning behind the number 70 as predicted by Jeremiah and reflected on by Daniel.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Interpretationreasoning

    From the very beginning of his gospel Luke has highlighted the theme that Jesus is the Christ.

    “From the very beginning of his gospel Luke has highlighted the theme that Jesus is the Christ.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

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    Interpretationnone given

    This divine message of release does not occur in a historical vacuum but is closely linked in Luke 4:16-22 to a very specific time.

    “This divine message of release does not occur in a historical vacuum but is closely linked in Luke 4:16-22 to a very specific time.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The event to which the 70 weeks point receives a theological dimension and has something to do with the Jubilee, just as Jeremiah's prophecy had something to do with the sabbatical year.

    “The event to which the 70 weeks point receives a theological dimension; it has something to do with the Jubilee, just as the prophecy of Jeremiah had something to do with the sabbatical year.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The proclamation of the Spirit-filled Messiah is woven into the very fabric of Luke until it rises to a crescendo in Luke 4:18-19.

    “The proclamation of the Spirit-filled Messiah is thus woven into the very fabric of Luke until it rises to a wonderful crescendo in Luke 4:18-19.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Since Daniel places his prophecy in the perspective of Jeremiah's historical prophecy, Daniel also sets forth an historical event.

    “Moreover, since Daniel places his prophecy in the perspective of Jeremiah's historical prophecy, it means that Daniel also sets forth an historical event.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationnone given

    This messianic prophecy finds its fulfillment in the anointed ministry of Jesus, who comes as the kinsman redeemer to release the captives as recorded in Luke 4:16-30.

    “This messianic prophecy finds its fulfillment in the anointed ministry of Jesus who comes as the kinsmen redeemer to release the captives as recorded in Luke 4:16-30.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • The authors state this as an assumption: The historicist view of the messianic fulfillment of Dan 9:24-27 is correct.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationnone given

    The Sabbatical year not only looked back to the seventh-day Sabbath but also looked forward to the celebration of the Jubilee.

    “The Sabbatical year not only looked back to the seventh-day Sabbath but also looked forward to the celebration of the Jubilee.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationreasoning

    By applying the Jubilee text of Isa 61:1-2 to Himself on the Sabbath, Jesus brought the prophetic future of the messianic ministry of release into the theologically rich foundation of the Sabbath-Jubilee.

    “By applying the Jubilee text of Isa 61:1-2 to Himself on the Sabbath, Jesus has brought the prophetic future of the messianic ministry of release into the theologically rich foundation of the Sabbath-Jubilee.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisecitation

    The years 457 B.C., A.D. 27, and A.D. 34 were sabbatical years.

    “Shea, who has researched about ancient calendars,8' cites a Jewish source that maintained that “the years 457 B.C. and A.D. 27 and 34 were sabbatical years.””
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Shea

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Through the structuring of the key time elements in the pericope, Christ's proclamation is grounded on the year of the Lord's favor and specifically on the Sabbath day.

    “Through the structuring of the key time elements in the pericope, Christ's proclamation is not only grounded on the year of the Lord's favor but even more specifically on the Sabbath day.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationnone given

    Only in Daniel is the term in the absolute, without article or suffix, and it may be considered a proper name.

    “Only in Daniel is the term in the absolute, without article or suffix and may be considered a proper name.”
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    Premisecitation

    There has been a general consensus that Luke 4:16-30 is of programmatic significance in Luke-Acts.

    “Although recently questioned52 there has been a general consensus that Luke 4:16-30 is of programmatic significance in Luke-Acts.”
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    • cites [52]

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    Premisecitation

    The word "year" (eniautos) in Luke 4:19 captures the desired verbal flavor of a celebrative era, season, or anniversary, and indicates a time of special note.

    “The word “year” (kvtautoc) is a term that captures “the desired verbal flavor of a celebrative era, season, or anniversary, and thereby indicates a time of special note.””
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    • cites Sloan

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    Interpretationcitation

    This attestation that Jesus is indeed the Christ is immediately challenged by the devil in the wilderness (Luke 4:3).

    “This attestation that Jesus is indeed the Christ is immediately challenged by the devil in the wilderness (Luke 4:3).”
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    • cites Luke 4:3

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  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    The influence of the sabbatical theology of Lev 25-26 has been widely noted.

    “Citing both Montgomerie and Grelot, van der Woude states that, “the influence of the sabbatical theology of Lev 25-26 has been widely noted.””
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    • cites Montgomerie

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    • cites Grelot

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites van der Woude

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    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationnone given

    The seventy weeks can be seen as a blessing and a direct contrast to the curse of the Jewish people, its land and temple during the seventy-year exile.

    “The seventy weeks can be seen as a blessing and a direct contrast to the curse of the Jewish people, its land and temple during the seventy-year exile.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    The time period involved in Dan 9:24-27 was modeled after the jubilee legislation.

    “He finally links the Jubilee found in Lev 25:8 with Dan 9:24-27 and states, “one could almost say that the time period involved in Dan 9:24-27 was modeled after the jubilee legislation.””
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Shea

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationcitation

    The seventy weeks can be seen as 10 Jubilees as already discussed by Shea and others.

    “Although I concur with the concept that the seventy weeks can be seen as 10 Jubilees as already discussed by Shea and others, I do not agree that this was an extension of the 70 years of exile.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Shea

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    Sloan notes that the twice-repeated verb "to proclaim" in Luke 4:18-19 also has clear "jubilary connections."

    “Sloan notes that the twice-repeated verb “to proclaim” in Luke 4:18-19 also has clear “jubilary connections.””
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    • cites Sloan

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The Nazareth pericope shows both the profound christological and universal character of their community.

    “The Nazareth pericope shows both the profound christological and universal character of their community.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    According to Sloan, the central concept of aphesis is rooted in the Sabbath and Jubilee and represents in the Old Testament virtually every aspect of that particular legislation.

    “According to Sloan, the central concept of ayeat; is rooted in the Sabbath and Jubilee and represents “in the Old Testament virtually every aspect of that particular legislation.””
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites Sloan

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Interpretationcitation

    This strongly connects the heralding concept of the Jubilee year in Luke 4:19 with the proclamation to the prisoners and the oppressed that they have been released from their bondage.

    “This strongly connects the heralding concept of the Jubilee year in Luke 4:1984 with the proclamation to the prisoners and the oppressed that they have been released from their bondage.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisenone given

    Pentecost occurred fifty days after the Passover and was associated with the end of the harvest.

    “8:13), occurred fifty days after the Passover and was associated with the end of the harvest.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The catchword aphesis, "release," is often translated in terms of forgiveness in Luke, but the term is also connected to the Old Testament Jubilee legislation of release, which itself rests upon the concept of liberty of the seventh-day Sabbath.

    “While it is true that the catchword hpnm; “release,” is often translated in terms of forgiveness in Luke, the term is also connected to the Old Testament Jubilee legislation of release, which itself rests upon the concept of liberty of the seventh-day Sabbath.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The question in Luke 4:22, "Is not this Joseph's son?" is perhaps meant to stifle the startling conviction that they had been depicted as in bondage and in need of release.

    “The question in Luke 4:22, “Is not this Joseph's son?” is perhaps meant to stifle the startling conviction that they had been depicted as in bondage and in need of”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. The paper may give no reason why it holds.

    Interpretationreasoning

    Possible overtones of the Jubilee have been linked to the historical, theological, and prophetic elements of Dan 9 to its messianic fulfillment in the baptism and ministry of Jesus.

    “Possible overtones of the Jubilee have been linked to the historical, theological, and prophetic elements of Dan 9 to its messianic fulfillment in the baptism and ministry of Jesus.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

  • Probably not a substantial claim. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisecitation

    The use of the number 70 in Dan 9:2 and the seventy weeks of Dan 9:24 referred to the sabbatical year (7 x 10) and to the Jubilee (7 x 7 x10), respectively.

    “Jacques Doukhan has shown how the French exegete P. Grelot recognized that the use of the number 70 in Dan 9:2 and the seventy weeks of Dan 9:24 referred “to the sabbatical year (7 x 10) and to the Jubilee (7 x 7 x10), respectively.””
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites Jacques Doukhan

      Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.

    • cites P. Grelot

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    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

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    Premisecitation

    The Sabbath day and the six days that preceded it came to be used as the model by which the occurrence of the jubilee year was calculated.

    “In discussing Lev 25:8 Shea states that, “the Sabbath day and the six days that preceded it came to be used as the model by which the occurrence of the jubilee year was calculated.””
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    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

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    Interpretationreasoning

    The highly recognized programmatic discourse in Luke 4:16-30 not only has strong prospective elements but retrospective characteristics as well.

    “Thus it could be argued that the highly recognized programmatic discourse in Luke 4:16-30 not only has strong prospective elements but retrospective characteristics as well.”
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    Premisecitation

    Daniel 9 extends the duration of the desolation to seventy weeks of years, or ten jubilees.

    “He makes a further observation that, “Daniel 9 extends the duration of the desolation to seventy weeks of years, or ten jubilees.””
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    • cites van der Woude

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    The Hebrew word for Jubilee is yovel and refers to the blowing of a ram's horn.

    “The Hebrew word for Jubilee is 541, (Lev 25:10) and refers to the blowing of a ram's horn.”
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    • cites Lev 25:10

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Luke 4:16-30 provides a number of important themes for Luke's understanding of the disciples and their mission.

    “As such, Luke 4:16-30 provides a number of important themes for Luke's understanding of the disciples and their mission.”
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    Premisecitation

    One modern Jewish scholar sees a relationship between the seventy year exile prophesied in Jer 25 (cf. 2 Chr 36:21) and the breaking of the Sabbatical law of Lev 26:34-35.

    “As already noted, one modern Jewish scholar sees a relationship between the seventy year exile prophesied in Jer 25 (cf. 2 Chr 36:21) and the breaking of the Sabbatical law of Lev 26:34-35.”
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    • cites Feliks

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    • Rests on an assumption: Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

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    Interpretationcitation

    During this last week of the seventy weeks prophecy of Dan 9:24 it might be said that in the coming of Jesus Christ we find a re-Sabbatization, and the time Christ lived on earth represents a kind of long Sabbath day.

    “During this last week of the seventy weeks prophecy of Dan 9:24 it might be said that, “in the coming of Jesus Christ, who lived among us and who was called Immanuel -'God with us' -we find a re-Sabbatization. . . .The time Christ lived on earth represents a kind of long Sabbath day.””
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    • cites Sakae Kubo

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    Interpretationreasoning

    Their ministry was to be imbued with the same Spirit that prompted Christ to proclaim the release of the prisoners of all nations and ages.

    “Their ministry was to be imbued with the same Spirit that prompted Christ to proclaim the release of the prisoners of all nations and ages.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    With the very name Pentecost meaning "fifty" it could also be said to carry a Jubilee motif as well.

    “With the very name Pentecost meaning “fifty” it could also be said to carry a Jubilee motif as well.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    It appears that Luke intentionally constructed this closely knit pericope in order to highlight time as a major component in Christ's and the disciple's mission of release.

    “It appears that Luke intentionally constructed this closely knit pericope in order to highlight time as a major component in Christ's and the disciple's mission of release.”
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  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The Nazareth pericope may well be grounded not only in the Jubilee of Lev 25 but more foundationally in the Sabbath commandments of Deut 5:12-15; Exod 20:8-11; the story of the manna in Exod 16 and ultimately point back to the creation story itself in Gen 1-2.

    “As such, the Nazareth pericope may well be grounded not only in the Jubilee of Lev 25 but more foundationally in the Sabbath commandments of Deut 5:12-15; Exod 20:8-11; the story of the manna in Exod 16 and ultimately point back to the creation story itself in Gen 1-2.”
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    • cites Deut 5:12-15

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    • cites Exod 20:8-11

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    • cites Gen 1-2

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    Interpretationnone given

    Luke gives central importance to Christ's proclamation of release on the Sabbath day in the synagogue in Nazareth.

    “We have noted the central importance that Luke gives to Christ's proclamation of release on the Sabbath day in the synagogue in Nazareth.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    Although it might be said that the opportunity for God to bring about redemption is always present, these verses seem to point to a specific time when the Messiah's salvation will especially be exercised.

    “Although it might be said that the opportunity for God to bring about redemption is always present, these verses seem to point to a specific time when the Messiah's salvation will especially be exercised.”
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    Premisereasoning

    Jeremiah links the exile of the people with their disregard of the messages delivered by God through His servants the prophets for many years.

    “Jeremiah links the exile of the people with their disregard of the messages delivered by God through His servants the prophets for many years.”
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  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    The historicist view of the messianic fulfillment of Dan 9:24-27 is correct.

    “This article assumes the historicist view of the messianic fulfillment of Dan 9:24-27.”
    “this paper assumes the messianic fulfillment of the seventy weeks of Dan 9:24-27.”

  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Daniel was not authored in the second century B.C.

    “Although I would not agree with the second century authorship of Daniel, this principle is well worth noting.”
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Research works printed but not linked: 9

  1. Frank B. Holbrook; Washington, DC: Biblical Research Institute, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1986), 64-74;
  2. Verheyden reports disagreement over the exact nature of the programmatic discourse by scholars in the late 1980s has resulted in "skepticism about the programmatic status of the discourse." J. Verheyden, "The Unity of Luke-Acts: What are we up to?" in The Unity of Luke-Acts (ed. J. Verheyden; Lueven-Louvain, Belgium: Lueven University Press, 1999), 55.
  3. The basis for the next two sections comes from a prior article entitled, James Park, "The Proclamation of Release in Luke 4:16-30," Asia Advetist Seminary Studies 7 (2004): 27-37.
  4. J. Verheyden; Lueven-Louvain, Belgium: Lueven University Press, 1999), 357. The major reason given by Neirynck is that a number of themes introduced in Luke 4:16-30 reappear a number of times throughout Acts.
  5. Jacques Dupont, The Salvation of the Gentiles: Essays on the Acts of the Apostles (New York: Paulist Press, 1979), 20. 3.3 Luke 4:16-30 and the Theme of Release The underlying theme of Luke 4:16-30 is release, which had its roots in the feast of the Jubilee and has already been discussed in connection with Dan 9. In one of the few extended studies of the Jubilee theology in the gospel of Luke, Robert Sloan has noted that "though not universally noticed, or, at best, not often pointed out by commentators of recent years, the jubilary background of this passage was widely recognized by commentators of bygone years."68 Further, the Jubilee theme in Luke 4:16- 30 has been studied from a variety of different aspects such as the theological aspects of the Sabbath,66 Jesus' role as a liberator? and His ministry for the poor.68 Although most commentators affirm that Jubilee themes are present in Luke 4:16-30, some question whether Luke was speaking literally about the Jubilee. 69 Probably the most important term in the whole pericope is the catchword aveatc, "release," which Luke has underscored by the insertion of Isa 58:6 and 61:1-2. This insertion has been discussed in several places" including Tannehill who observes that the insertion of Isa 58:6 could not 65 Ibid., 19. Sloan cites a number works which have noted the connection between Luke 4:16ff with the Jubilee including Alfred Plummer, The Gospel According to S. Luke (International Critical Commentary; Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1896);
  6. See Michael Prior, Jesus the Liberator (Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1995), 139- 140. Prior devotes an insightful section to the Jubilee aspect of Jesus' proclamation and ministry in Luke 4.
  7. Paul Hertig, "The Mission of the Messiah and the Year of Jubilee: A Comparison of Luke 4 and Isaiah 61" (Th.M. thesis; Pasadena, Cal.: Fuller Theological Seminary, 1989). Hertig builds on a portion of Sloan's research, especially as it relates to Jesus' ministry to the poor.
  8. While Tannehill observes that it "seems clear" there are themes from the Jubilee in Isa 61:1-2, "it is not so clear that the author of Luke-Acts was aware of the connection between the passage and the Law of Jubilee. This remains a possibility but has not yet been proved." Robert C. Tannehill, The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1986), 68. Robert O'Toole also notes that although not many have been convinced that Luke was speaking literally of the Jubilee, "most would grant that themes associated with the Jubilee appear in Luke 4:16-30."
  9. Robert F. O'Toole, "Jesus as the Christ in Luke 4:16-30," Biblica 76 (1995): 512-513. 70

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Metadata

Authors
Park, J.
Affiliations
Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (PH)
Corresponding author
Park, James
ORCID
Park, James
Venue
Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary
Publisher
Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Published
2011-01-01
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
41
ISSN
  • 0119-8432 (ISSN-L)
  • 1908-4862
DOI
10.63201/ybhg9385
OpenAlex
W4409054917
Cited by
0
References
1
FWCI
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Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Biblical Studies and Interpretation
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Religion, Theology, History, Judaism, Christianity
Keywords
Daniel 9:24-27, jubilee, sabbatical year, messianic prophecy, Luke 4:16-30

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