Seers, Sybils and Sages in Hellenistic-Roman Judaism (Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism) [Hardcover]

John Joseph Collins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 9004107525 | ISBN-13: 978-9004107526

This volume brings together essays written by John J. Collins since the mid-1970s. The articles cover major aspects of the discussion of Jewish apocalypticism, in relation to the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the Hellenistic-Roman world. A section of the book is devoted to studies on the book of Daniel.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'..".Collins's best articles...'
Eibert J.C. Tigchelaar, "Journal for the Study of Judaism, 1998.
'"These [] essays [] provide first-rate scholarly treatment of the primary texts in question, impressive mastery of the vast secondary literature on the subject under study, and careful, sound insight into the genre and its literary-theological dimensionsa valuable contribution to the study of Hellenistic-Roman Judaism.'
Susan F. Mathews, "Journal of Jewish Studies.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 438 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004107525
• ISBN-13: 978-9004107526
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,454,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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