| The Myth of Rebellious Angels: Studies in Second Temple Judaism and New Testament Texts Contributor(s): Stuckenbruck, Loren T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802873154 ISBN-13: 9780802873156 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $48.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 202.16 |
| LCCN: 2016046688 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.32 lbs) 447 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The mythical story of fallen angels preserved in 1 Enoch and related literature was profoundly influential during the Second Temple period. In this volume renowned scholar Loren Stuckenbruck explores aspects of that influence and demonstrates how the myth was reused and adapted to address new religious and cultural contexts. Stuckenbruck considers a variety of themes, including demonology, giants, exorcism, petitionary prayer, the birth and activity of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the conversion of Gentiles, "apocalyptic" and the understanding of time, and more. He also offers a theological framework for the myth of fallen angels through which to reconsider several New Testament texts--the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, Acts, Paul's letters, and the book of Revelation. |