| Knowing the End from the Beginning: The Prophetic, the Apocalyptic and Their Relationship Contributor(s): Haak, Robert D. (Editor), Grabbe, Lester L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0567084620 ISBN-13: 9780567084620 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $173.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: Much study has taken place of the prophetic and apocalyptic writings in recent decades, but the relationship between the two has been little explored. This collection of essays addresses the subject from a variety of points of view. In the introduction, Lester Grabbe argues that many scholars operate with subconscious assumptions about how apocalyptic writings relate to the prophetic writings, but that many of these assumptions now need to be questioned in the light of the essays in this volume. Such a comprehensive attempt to tackle the main theoretical issues arising from the study of the prophetic and the apocalyptic has not been attempted for some time. This volume brings fresh questions and insights that both specialists and students will want to consider. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Eschatology - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
| Dewey: 220.046 |
| LCCN: 2004298588 |
| Series: Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha Supplement |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.32" W x 9.2" (0.81 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Much study has taken place of the prophetic and apocalyptic writings in recent decades, but the relationship between the two has been little explored. A major explicit debate on the question is very much needed and is now provided. This collection of essays addresses the subject from a variety of points of view, including studies on the issues of definitions, ancient Near Eastern prophecies, social anthropology and modern apocalyptic movements. In the introduction, Lester Grabbe argues that many scholars operate with subconscious assumptions about how apocalyptic writings relate to the prophetic writings, but that many of these assumptions now need to be questioned in the light of the essays in this volume. Such a comprehensive attempt to tackle the main theoretical issues arising from the study of the prophetic and the apocalyptic has not been attempted for some time. This volume brings fresh questions and insights that both specialists and students will want to consider. |
Contributor Bio(s): Grabbe, Lester L.: - Lester L. Grabbe is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism at the University of Hull.He is founder and convenor of the European Seminar in Historical Methodology.A recent book is Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know it? |