Abraham in Jewish and Early Christian Literature Contributor(s): Adams, Sean A. (Editor), Grabbe, Lester L. (Editor), Domoney-Lyttle, Zanne (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0567675521 ISBN-13: 9780567675521 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $142.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
Dewey: 222.110 |
LCCN: 2019021449 |
Series: Library of Second Temple Studies |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 264 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Jewish and early Christian authors discussed Abraham in numerous and diverse ways, adapting his Old Testament narratives and using Abrahamic imagery in their works. However, while some areas of study in Abrahamic texts have received much scholarly attention, other areas remain nearly untouched. Beginning with a perspective on how Abraham was used within Jewish literature, this collection of essays follows the impact of Abraham across biblical texts-including Pseudigraphic and Apocryphal texts - into early Greek, Latin and Gnostic literature. These essays build upon existing Abraham scholarship, by discussing Abraham in less explored areas such as rewritten scripture, Philo of Alexandria, Josephus, the Apostolic Fathers and contemporary Greek and Latin authors. Through the presentation of a more thorough outline of the impact of the figure and stories of Abraham, the contributors to this volume create a concise and complete idea of how his narrative was employed throughout the centuries, and how ancient authors adopted and adapted received traditions. |
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? |