P. Derek Overfield PhD Thesis - Research@StAndrews:FullText

the same event (Dial 32; Ape 1 1.45); and he can even
refer to an ascension that does not seem to necessitate
a resurrection (Dial 38).
Justin also seems to know
two of the NT traditions associated with ascension/
exaltation: Ps 109:1 and Ps 67 :19 • But there
are also two significant omissions:
he never associates
Ps 109:1 \'lith Ps 8:6 and neither does he ever
refer to any definite time-lag between resurrection and
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ascenSlon.
Justin notes the fact that the Jews
interpret Ps 110 as if it refers to Hezekiah, but, he
argues, this is a wrong understanding of the psalm;
it must be understood in terms of the ascension of
Christ and of his investiture 1:/i th the high-priesthood
of the order of Melchizedek. 7l
The ascension is also mentioned in the
APOLOGY OF ARISTIDES 15 where we read: 72
••• He tasted death on the cross,
fulfilling an august dispensation.
And after three days He came to life
again and ascended into heaven
(~€~a o~ Tp€r~ fplpa, &V€~CW xat
d , &v'f1X,El€y ). And if
you would read, 0 King, you may judge
the glory of His presence from the holy
gospel writing, as it is called among
yourselves. He had twelve disciples,
who after his ascension to heaven went
forth into the presence of the whole
world and declared His greatness.
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