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The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2: Expansions of the Hebrew Bible,New
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Biblical authors, like any other authors, were dependant on a vast array of literary sources from the ancient world. Many of these documents are tragically lost, but what remains provides insight into the voluminous, fascinating, complex, and dynamic literary world that shaped the expressions of faith found in the Old and New Testaments.James H. Charlesworth's classic 2 volume compendium provides these texts in a twovolume compendium entitled The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. Originally published by Yale University Press, the leading critical translation of these ancient texts is now available from Hendrickson Publishers in paperbackand at a fraction of its original price.Volume 1 contains 'Apocalyptic Literature' and 'Testaments' that reflect a wildly varying trend towards apocalyticism in ancient Judaism. Yet, despite the existence of this movement on the fringe of Judaism, the movement maintained a definitive influence, and produced amazing, if not disturbing, literary expressions.There can be no doubt that these writings shaped the apocalyptic imagination of the biblical authors and helped to shape the way early Christians interpreted the promised return of Jesus Christ.If the contents of Volume 1 were not enigmatic enough, Volume 2 is, arguably, even more cryptic in its contents featuring expansions of the Hebrew Biblelegends and wisdom literature, prayers and psalms, and fragments of lost works.While these works are not so imaginative as Volume 1 they do much to aid our understanding how the religious life of Judaism was lived and practiced in the ancient world, after the Old Testament closed, and Christianity began to emerge. As a unit, these two volumes, like no other collection of texts available, illuminates the literary, social, religious, and theological context in which the Bible was shaped. They are an indispensable tool providing great insight into how religion functioned and how it was expressed in both official and unofficial circles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2? A: The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2 primarily focuses on expansions of the Hebrew Bible, including legends, wisdom literature, prayers, and psalms, providing insights into the religious practices of ancient Judaism.
- Q: Who edited The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2? A: The volume is edited by James H. Charlesworth, a renowned scholar in New Testament language and literature.
- Q: What types of documents are included in this volume? A: This volume includes various Pseudepigraphical documents from the intertestamental period, which illuminate the development of Jewish and Christian beliefs.
- Q: Is The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2 suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study as it includes scholarly translations, introductions, and critical notes contributed by various experts.
- Q: How many pages does The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2 contain? A: The volume contains a total of 528 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2? A: The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2 is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2 published? A: The volume was published on February 1, 2010.
- Q: What is the ISBN for The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2? A: The ISBN for The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Volume 2 is 9781598564907.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors to this volume? A: Yes, notable contributors include E. Isaac, B. M. Metzger, J. R. Mueller, and S. E. Robinson, among others.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this volume? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the literary, social, religious, and theological contexts that shaped early Judaism and Christianity.