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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...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Adams, Samuel L., 1970-
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.
Collection:Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ; v. 125.
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Accès en ligne:Texto completo
Table des matières:
  • 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.