On the origins of Judaism

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On the origins of Judaism

Philip R. Davies

(Bibleworld)

Equinox, 2011

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  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [154]-165) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

On the Origins of Judaism examines the formation of one of the oldest monotheistic religions. The book covers a diverse range of themes: the identity of those who produced and canonized the Hebrew Bible and subsequently shaped its interpretation; the significance and impact of Second Isaiah and the books of Ezra and Nehemiah; the roots of Jewish apocalyptic literature, and the possible origins of the Exodus story; the ethical systems of the Hebrew Bible and the Athenian tragedians; and the place of food and drink in the Qumran community. On the Origins of Judaism is the most comprehensive exploration of the roots of the Jewish faith and will be invaluable to students and scholars of biblical and religious studies.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Early Judaism(s) 3. Scripture and Early Judaism(s) 4. Law and Early Judaism(s) 5. Deuteronomy and the Origin of Judaism6. The God of Cyrus and the God of Israel 7. Jewish Apocalyptic 8. Enoch and Genesis 9. Eating and Drinking in the Qumran Texts 10. Eating and Drinking in the Roman Empire

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Details

  • NCID
    BB06771398
  • ISBN
    • 9781845533267
    • 9781845533250
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    173 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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