Jewish Writings of the Second Temple Period: Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Sectarian Writings, Philo, JosephusMichael E. Stone This volume describes that part of the rich literary production of ancient Judaism which was not contained in the Hebrew Bible nor in rabbinic literature. These writings originated in the Second Temple period, which proved highly creative in the midst of strong external influences and internal movements.Prime example are the Dead Sea Scrolls, documents of an extremely separatist sect. Their discovery in 1947 revolutionized our understanding of Second Temple Judaism and its literature. The scrolls appear more or less related in spirit to a group of writings trasmitted by Christianity and known as the Pseudepigrapha. Yet another group are the Apocrypha, closely related to later biblical writings and incorporated within the Greek Old Testament. Finally, the encounter with Greek culture is documented by Jewish authors writing in Greek, notably Philo and Josephus.After a historical outline which sets the stage, the chapters of this book describe and analyse these documents. Selective bibliographies for further reading conclude the chapters. |
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... Parallel Traditions 331 Contents 333 Relation to other Literature 339 Composition 342 Provenance and Date 343 The ... Parallels , Date and Provenance 353 Bibliography 354 CHAPTER NINE : THE SIBYLLINE ORACLES by J. J. Collins 357 The ...
... Parallel Traditions 331 Contents 333 Relation to other Literature 339 Composition 342 Provenance and Date 343 The ... Parallels , Date and Provenance 353 Bibliography 354 CHAPTER NINE : THE SIBYLLINE ORACLES by J. J. Collins 357 The ...
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... parallels to Isaiah 45-46 suggest that the double narrative in Bel and the Dragon may have developed as an exegesis on these chapters of Isaiah . The Lord addresses Cyrus ( 45 : 1 ) , who does not know him ( 45 : 4 ) , but who will come ...
... parallels to Isaiah 45-46 suggest that the double narrative in Bel and the Dragon may have developed as an exegesis on these chapters of Isaiah . The Lord addresses Cyrus ( 45 : 1 ) , who does not know him ( 45 : 4 ) , but who will come ...
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... parallels in folklore , see Pfeiffer , History , 268-71 . On the biblical themes , see below . Reminiscent of the patriarchal narratives is the journey that results in the finding of a wife from one's own people . 44 On the relationship ...
... parallels in folklore , see Pfeiffer , History , 268-71 . On the biblical themes , see below . Reminiscent of the patriarchal narratives is the journey that results in the finding of a wife from one's own people . 44 On the relationship ...
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... parallels between Ahikar and Tobit , see Simpson , ' Tobit , ' 189-92 . In Tob 1 : 16-20 , Tobit is described as a persecuted courtier , as is Ahikar in his own story . 49 The literary forms in Tob 4 ; 12 ; 14 come from the wisdom ...
... parallels between Ahikar and Tobit , see Simpson , ' Tobit , ' 189-92 . In Tob 1 : 16-20 , Tobit is described as a persecuted courtier , as is Ahikar in his own story . 49 The literary forms in Tob 4 ; 12 ; 14 come from the wisdom ...
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