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Prayer in Josephus /

Presents an analysis of prayer in the works of Flavius Josephus, comprising a study of Josephus' own views and an analysis of 32 prayer texts within his narrative. This book sheds light on his historiographic method and his theology. It indicates the significance of Josephus' use of termin...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Jonquière, Tessel M. (Tessel Marina), 1973-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.
Series:Arbeiten zur Geschichte des antiken Judentums und des Urchristentums ; v. 70.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction; Chapter One What is Prayer?; Chapter Two Josephus on Prayer; Chapter Three The Prayers; Chapter Four The Functions of the Prayers in the Text; Chapter Five A Difference between Theory and Practice?; Chapter Six Josephus' Idea of God; General Conclusion; Appendix One: List of Prayers; Appendix Two: List of Prayer Subjects; Bibliography; Indexes.