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高銘謙

撮要

本文嘗試為申命記七章1至8節進行神學詮釋，指出這段經文滅迦南七族的吩咐應以「耶和華是一主」的神學確信（申六4∼5）來理解，主張我們應以喻意的解釋來詮釋申命記七章1至8節的吩咐，說明「耶和華是一主」的信仰理應佔據人的心，並藉剷除心中的偶像表明這信仰的不能妥協性。首先，筆者將會簡單總結學術界對命記七章1至8節的不同理解，為本文的研究定位，之後便以經文的上下文說明其文學位置，再以申典神學的向導，論證滅七族的象徵性解釋比較可取。 喻意以色列民作為神的選民必須履行示瑪及「滅絕淨盡」的要求，除去心中一切的偶像，停止與外邦人結盟，好讓他們只尊耶和華為聖，反照出神聖的光輝。 

ABSTRACT

This paper offers a theological interpretation for Deuteronomy 7:1-8, and contends that the commandment of driving out the seven nations should be interpreted within the theological framework of “one Lord” (Deut 6:4-5). We should employ a metaphorical approach in interpreting the commandment of Deuteronomy 7:1-8, and conclude that the theological conviction of “one Lord” should occupy the heart of Israelites, so that the idols in one’s heart must be eradicated at any cost. First, I offer a brief literature review on this subject matter. Second, I elucidate the literary position of Deuteronomy 7:1-6 within the Deuteronomistic framework, pointing out that metaphorical approach should be the best way to interpret the text. Finally, I contend that Israelites, being the people of covenant, should exercise the Shema and the requirement of Deuteronomy 7:1-8, rooting out the idols in their hearts, so that they can worship Yahweh as the Holy One.

原載於《建道學刊》46期（2016年7月），頁 67-78。