in the New and in the Old Testament the term “Holy Spirit” appears infrequently (Ps. 51:11; Isa. 63:10–11).6 Nevertheless the Old Testament is the place to start our investigation as it offers us an indispensable insight into the world of ideas, world-view, and expectations which lie behind the New Testament itself. Here are the Scriptures which formed the belief and understanding of Jesus and his followers, and which in turn were interpreted afresh in light of Jesus’ own life, death, and resurrection.
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