Wisdom and Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls and in the Biblical Tradition

Wisdom and Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls and in the Biblical Tradition
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Publisher : Peeters Publishers
Total Pages : 546
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ISBN-10 : 9042913215
ISBN-13 : 9789042913219
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Synopsis Wisdom and Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls and in the Biblical Tradition by : Florentino García Martínez

The volume contains the papers read at the 51st Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense (July 31 - August 2, 2002) dedicated to the study of the theme of Wisdom and Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls and in the biblical tradition in general. The "Main papers" and some of the "Offered papers" have been thematically grouped in four parts. Part I comprises four articles dealing with the relationship between wisdom and apocalypticism in the Scrolls compared to the biblical tradition. Part II includes five papers which focus on specific wisdom compositions from Qumran, such as 1Q/4QMysteries, 4QInstruction, 4QTime of Righteousness, or the "Tractate of the Two Spirits" from the Rule of the Community. The nine contributions of Part III analyse different aspects of biblical Wisdom compositions (in Qohelet, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon) or of apocalyptic writings (in 1 Enoch and 4 Ezra) in the light of the Qumran Wisdom texts. Part IV groups six studies on several aspects of the Wisdom compositions from Qumran (messianic ideas, ecstatic worship, the beatitudes, or the fate of the righteous) which are directly relevant for the study of the New Testament. The articles are written in English (14), French (6), and German (4). Among the contributors are specialists of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Jean Duhaime, Torleif Elgvin, Armin Lange, Hermann Lichtenberger, Emile Puech, Eibert Tigchelaar) and of Early Judaism (e.g., John J. Collins, Daniel Harrington, Michael Knibb), as well as Old Testament scholars (e.g., Hainz-Josef Fabry, Maurice Gilbert, Klaus Koch).

Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls

Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781134757503
ISBN-13 : 1134757506
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Synopsis Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls by : John J. Collins

Since the photographs of the Dead Sea Scrolls were released in 1992, there has been an explosion of interest in them. This volume explores the issue of apocalypticism in the Scrolls; how the notions of the 'end', Messianic expectation and eternal life affected the Dead Sea sect, influenced Judaism and filtered into Christianity. Collins' volume provides a valuable and accessible introduction to the interpretation of the Scrolls, which is an informative addition to the series examining the major themes of the Scroll texts.

The Oxford Handbook of Apocalyptic Literature

The Oxford Handbook of Apocalyptic Literature
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Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Total Pages : 565
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ISBN-10 : 9780199856497
ISBN-13 : 0199856494
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Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Apocalyptic Literature by : John Joseph Collins

Apocalypticism arose in ancient Judaism in the last centuries BCE and played a crucial role in the rise of Christianity. It is not only of historical interest: there has been a growing awareness, especially since the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, of the prevalence of apocalyptic beliefs in the contemporary world. To understand these beliefs, it is necessary to appreciate their complex roots in the ancient world, and the multi-faceted character of the phenomenon of apocalypticism. The Oxford Handbook of Apocalyptic Literature is a thematic and phenomenological exploration of apocalypticism in the Judaic and Christian traditions. Most of the volume is devoted to the apocalyptic literature of antiquity. Essays explore the relationship between apocalypticism and prophecy, wisdom and mysticism; the social function of apocalypticism and its role as resistance literature; apocalyptic rhetoric from both historical and postmodern perspectives; and apocalyptic theology, focusing on phenomena of determinism and dualism and exploring apocalyptic theology's role in ancient Judaism, early Christianity, and Gnosticism. The final chapters of the volume are devoted to the appropriation of apocalypticism in the modern world, reviewing the role of apocalypticism in contemporary Judaism and Christianity, and more broadly in popular culture, addressing the increasingly studied relation between apocalypticism and violence, and discussing the relationship between apocalypticism and trauma, which speaks to the underlying causes of the popularity of apocalyptic beliefs. This volume will further the understanding of a vital religious phenomenon too often dismissed as alien and irrational by secular western society.

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : 9781119158271
ISBN-13 : 1119158273
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Synopsis The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature by : Samuel L. Adams

A comprehensive introduction to ancient wisdom literature, with fascinating essays on a broad range of topics. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Wisdom Literature is a wide-ranging introduction to the texts, themes, and receptions of the wisdom literature of the Bible and the ancient world. This comprehensive volume brings together original essays from established scholars and emerging voices to offer a variety of perspectives on the “wisdom” biblical books, early Christian and rabbinic literature, and beyond. Varied and engaging essays provide fresh insights on topics of timeless relevance, exploring the distinct features of instructional texts and discussing their interpretation in both antiquity and the modern world. Designed for non-specialists, this accessible volume provides readers with balanced coverage of traditional biblical wisdom texts, including Proverbs, Job, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes; lesser-known Egyptian and Mesopotamian wisdom; and African proverbs. The contributors explore topics ranging from scribes and pedagogy in ancient Israel, to representations of biblical wisdom literature in contemporary cinema. Offering readers a fresh and interesting way to engage with wisdom literature, this book: Discusses sapiential books and traditions in various historical and cultural contexts Offers up-to-date discussion on the study of the biblical wisdom books Features essays on the history of interpretation and theological reception Includes essays covering the antecedents and afterlife of the texts Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion series, the Companion to Wisdom Literature is a valuable resource for university, seminary and divinity school students and instructors, scholars and researchers, and general readers with interest in the subject.

Revealed Wisdom and Inaugurated Eschatology in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity

Revealed Wisdom and Inaugurated Eschatology in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9789004155824
ISBN-13 : 9004155821
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Synopsis Revealed Wisdom and Inaugurated Eschatology in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity by : Grant Macaskill

This book examines four texts-1 Enoch, 4QInstruction, Matthew and 2 Enoch-and argues that in each the revealing of wisdom to an elect group inaugurates the eschatological period. This idea leads to the fusion of sapiential and apocalyptic elements.

Discerning Wisdom

Discerning Wisdom
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9789004147492
ISBN-13 : 9004147497
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Discerning Wisdom by : Matthew J. Goff

"Discerning Wisdom" provides an overview of all the Qumran wisdom texts. The Dead Sea Scrolls offer crucial evidence for understanding the wisdom of the late Second Temple period and the reception of traditional wisdom in Early Judaism.

The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls

The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9781589831834
ISBN-13 : 1589831837
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Synopsis The Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls by : Casey Deryl Elledge

Jewish Wisdom in the Hellenistic Age

Jewish Wisdom in the Hellenistic Age
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 0567086232
ISBN-13 : 9780567086235
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Synopsis Jewish Wisdom in the Hellenistic Age by : David Collins

In this exploration of Jewish wisdom during the Hellenistic period, internationally renowned scholar John J. Collins examines the books of Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon, the Sentences of Pseudo-Phocylides, and the recently discovered Qumran Sapiential A text from the Dead Sea Scrolls - offering one of the first such examinations of this text in print. This commentary is a compelling analysis of these important texts and their continuing traditions.

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780802866790
ISBN-13 : 0802866794
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible by : James C. VanderKam

"Six of the seven chapters in The Dead Sea scrolls and the Bible began as the Speaker's Lectures at Oxford University, delivered during the first two weeks of May 2009"--Introd.