Wisdom in transition : act and consequence in Second Temple instructions /
This volume considers a major shift among Jewish sages during the Second Temple period, as certain authors moved from an earthly focus to a belief in individual immortality. Egyptian instructions and the book of Proverbs are examined for necessary background. The colorful responses of Qoheleth and B...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2008.
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Colección: | Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ;
v. 125. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter One Act and Consequence in Egyptian Instructions; Chapter Two Act and Consequence in the Book of Proverbs; Chapter Three Wisdom in Transition: The Book of Ecclesiastes; Chapter Four Ben Sira's Apologetic Response; Chapter Five Wisdom in Transition: Mystery and Eschatology in 4QInstruction; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Authors; Index of Texts.