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Abraham in Jewish and Early Christian Literature
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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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Abraham in Jewish and Christian Authors - Sean A. Adams and Zanne Domoney-Lyttle, University of Glasgow, UK
2. Abraham in Jewish Scripture - Zanne Domoney-Lyttle, University of Glasgow, UK
3. Abraham in OT Apocrypha - Géza Xeravits, Selye J. University, Hungary
4. Abraham in OT Pseudepigrapha - Jared Ludlow, Brigham Young University, USA
5. Abraham in Rewritten Scripture - Susan Docherty, Newman University, UK
6. Abraham in Philo of Alexandria - Sean A. Adams, University of Glasgow, UK
7. Abraham in Josephus - Michael Avioz, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
8. Abraham in Gospels and Acts - Joshua W. Jipp, Trinity International University, USA
9. Abraham in New Testament Letters - Chris Tilling, St. Mellitus College, UK
10. Abraham in the Apostolic Fathers - Seth M. Ehorn, Wheaton College, USA
11. Abraham in Contemporary Greek and Latin Authors - Margaret Williams, University of Edinburgh, UK
12. The Figure of Abraham in the Ancient Gnosis - Csaba Ötvös, University of Debrecen, Hungary
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Product details
| Published | Jul 29 2021 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 264 |
| ISBN | 9780567701527 |
| Imprint | T&T Clark |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Series | The Library of Second Temple Studies |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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