T T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism Volume One

T T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism Volume One
Author: Loren T. Stuckenbruck,Daniel M. Gurtner
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 541
Release: 2019-12-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780567658135

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The T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism provides a comprehensive reference resource of over 600 scholarly articles aimed at scholars and students interested in Judaism of the Second Temple Period. The two-volume work is split into four parts. Part One offers a prolegomenon for the contemporary study and appreciation of Second Temple Judaism, locating the discipline in relation to other relevant fields (such as Hebrew Bible, Rabbinics, Christian Origins). Beginning with a discussion of terminology, the discussion suggests ways the Second Temple period may be described, and concludes by noting areas of study that challenge our perception of ancient Judaism. Part Two presents an overview of respective contexts of the discipline set within the broad framework of historical chronology corresponding to a set of full-colour, custom-designed maps. With distinct attention to primary sources, the author traces the development of historical, social, political, and religious developments from the time period following the exile in the late 6th century B.C.E. through to the end of the Bar Kokhba revolt (135 C.E.). Part Three focuses specifically on a wide selection of primary-source literature of Second Temple Judaism, summarizing the content of key texts, and examining their similarities and differences with other texts of the period. Essays here include a brief introduction to the work and a summary of its contents, as well as examination of critical issues such as date, provenance, location, language(s), and interpretative matters. The early reception history of texts is also considered, and followed by a bibliography specific to that essay. Numerous high-resolution manuscript images are utilized to illustrate distinct features of the texts. Part Four addresses topics relevant to the Second Temple Period such as places, practices, historical figures, concepts, and subjects of scholarly discussion. These are often supplemented by images, maps, drawings, or diagrams, some of which appear here for the first time. Copiously illustrated, carefully researched and meticulously referenced, this resource provides a reliable, up-to-date and complete guide for those studying early Judaism in its literary and historical settings.

T T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism Volume Two

T T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism Volume Two
Author: Loren T. Stuckenbruck,Daniel M. Gurtner
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 912
Release: 2019-12-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780567660954

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The T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism provides a comprehensive reference resource of over 600 scholarly articles aimed at scholars and students interested in Judaism of the Second Temple Period. The two-volume work is split into four parts. Part One offers a prolegomenon for the contemporary study and appreciation of Second Temple Judaism, locating the discipline in relation to other relevant fields (such as Hebrew Bible, Rabbinics, Christian Origins). Beginning with a discussion of terminology, the discussion suggests ways the Second Temple period may be described, and concludes by noting areas of study that challenge our perception of ancient Judaism. Part Two presents an overview of respective contexts of the discipline set within the broad framework of historical chronology corresponding to a set of full-colour, custom-designed maps. With distinct attention to primary sources, the author traces the development of historical, social, political, and religious developments from the time period following the exile in the late 6th century B.C.E. through to the end of the Bar Kokhba revolt (135 C.E.). Part Three focuses specifically on a wide selection of primary-source literature of Second Temple Judaism, summarizing the content of key texts, and examining their similarities and differences with other texts of the period. Essays here include a brief introduction to the work and a summary of its contents, as well as examination of critical issues such as date, provenance, location, language(s), and interpretative matters. The early reception history of texts is also considered, and followed by a bibliography specific to that essay. Numerous high-resolution manuscript images are utilized to illustrate distinct features of the texts. Part Four addresses topics relevant to the Second Temple Period such as places, practices, historical figures, concepts, and subjects of scholarly discussion. These are often supplemented by images, maps, drawings, or diagrams, some of which appear here for the first time. Copiously illustrated, carefully researched and meticulously referenced, this resource provides a reliable, up-to-date and complete guide for those studying early Judaism in its literary and historical settings.

T T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism

T   T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism
Author: Loren T. Stuckenbruck,Daniel M. Gurtner
Publsiher: T&T Clark
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-12-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 056766144X

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This reference resource in two volumes provides the most up-to-date and complete guide for those studying early Judaism, particularly in relation to its literature and historical setting.

Goliath as Gentle Giant

Goliath as Gentle Giant
Author: Jonathan L. Friedmann
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2022-01-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781666904703

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Goliath as Gentle Giant cuts through biblical biases and post-biblical images and considers sensitive and more nuanced portrayals of the giant in popular media, offering revisionist retellings of Goliath that challenge readers to humanize the “other.”

This World and the World to Come

This World and the World to Come
Author: Daniel M. Gurtner
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780567026095

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This is a distinguished list of contributors consider the issue of 'soteriology' in Second Temple literature . Did authors of Second Temple texts concern themselves with 'salvation'? If so, on what terms? What does one need 'salvation' from? And are the parameters of who is included in or excluded from 'salvation' defined? Gurtner's vision in compiling this collection is to collect contributions on a single topic as it is addressed in individual books from the Second Temple period. Working from a sound methodological basis the contributors assess the theme in different books, acknowledging that the approaches in each text are different, depending on issues of genre and provenance. This allows an acute comparison of how this topic is present across a myriad of Second Temple Jewish texts. Throughout the course of the work the notion of 'soteriology' is very broadly conceived. Whilst acknowledging the obviously Christian connotation of the term 'soteriology' the volume similarly acknowledges the usefulness of the term as an heuristic category for careful analysis. The Library of Second Temple Studies is a premier book series that offers cutting-edge work for a readership of scholars, teachers, postgraduate students and advanced undergraduates in the field of Second Temple studies. All the many and diverse aspects of Second Temple study are represented and promoted, including innovative work from historical perspectives, studies using social-scientific and literary theory, and developing theological, cultural and contextual approaches.

Introducing the Pseudepigrapha of Second Temple Judaism

Introducing the Pseudepigrapha of Second Temple Judaism
Author: Daniel M. Gurtner
Publsiher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801049873

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2020 Center for Biblical Studies Book Award (Reference Works) This book introduces readers to a much-neglected and misunderstood assortment of Jewish writings from around the time of the New Testament. Dispelling mistaken notions of "falsely attributed writings" that are commonly inferred from the designation "pseudepigrapha," Daniel Gurtner demonstrates the rich indebtedness these works exhibit to the traditions and scriptures of Israel's past. In surveying many of the most important works, Introducing the Pseudepigrapha of Second Temple Judaism shows how the pseudepigrapha are best appreciated in their own varied contexts rather than as mere "background" to early Christianity or emerging rabbinic Judaism. Foreword by Loren T. Stuckenbruck.

An Introduction to First Century Judaism

An Introduction to First Century Judaism
Author: Lester L. Grabbe
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1996
Genre: Jews
ISBN: OCLC:1150008039

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A comprehensive and readable introduction to the Judaism of the Second Temple period.

Early Judaism

Early Judaism
Author: George W. E. Nickelsburg,Michael E. Stone
Publsiher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2024
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781451408478

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Jewish writings from the period of Second Temple present a rich and complex variety of first-hand materials. Here, the editors have updated their classic sourcebook on Jewish beliefs and practices to take into account current thinking about the sources.