This World and the World to Come

Soteriology in Early Judaism

AvDaniel M. Gurtner,Daniel M. Gurtner

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

This is a distinguished list of contributors consider the issue of 'soteriology' in "Second Temple literature". Did authors of "Second Temple texts" concern themselves with 'salvation'? If so, on what terms? What does one need 'salvation' from? And are the parameters of who is included in or excluded from 'salvation' defined? Gurtner's vision in compiling this collection is to collect contributions on a single topic as it is addressed in individual books from the Second Temple period. Working from a sound methodological basis the contributors assess the theme in different books, acknowledging that the approaches in each text are different, depending on issues of genre and provenance. This allows an acute comparison of how this topic is present across a myriad of "Second Temple Jewish texts". Throughout the course of the work the notion of 'soteriology' is very broadly conceived. Whilst acknowledging the obviously Christian connotation of the term 'soteriology' the volume similarly acknowledges the usefulness of the term as an heuristic category for careful analysis."The Library of Second Temple Studies" is a premier book series that offers cutting-edge work for a readership of scholars, teachers, postgraduate students and advanced undergraduates in the field of Second Temple studies. All the many and diverse aspects of Second Temple study are represented and promoted, including innovative work from historical perspectives, studies using social-scientific and literary theory, and developing theological, cultural and contextual approaches.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-10-27
Mått:156 x 234 x 25 mm
Vikt:736 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Library of Second Temple Studies
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780567028389

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion
Judendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Daniel M. Gurtner is Associate Professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary (St Paul, MN USA). Among his publications are The Torn Veil: Matthew's Exposition of the Death of Jesus (SNTSMS 139; Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007).

Recensioner i media

‘'Soteriology' in this volume serves as shorthand for the state of wellbeing that is the goal of life. The contributors are a distinguished selection of older and younger scholars, including some of the most prominent names in the field. The essays emphasize the diversity of ‘soteriologies' in the literature of Second Temple Judaism. They provide a fascinating window on the theological diversity of Judaism in the era in which Christianity was born.' - John J. Collins, Yale University, USA.

Innehållsförteckning

Contents; Introduction; Psalms of Solomon - Kenneth Atkinson, Associate Professor of Religion, University of Northern Iowa, USA Judith - Michael F. Bird, Lecturer in New Testament, Highland Theological College, Scotland, UK; Targums - Bruce D. Chilton, Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion, Bard College, New York, USA; Maccabees - J.R.C. Cousland, Associate Professor of Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies, University of British Columbia, Canada; Philo of Alexandria - Ronald A. Cox, Assistant Professor of Religion, Pepperdine University, California, USA; Daniel, with Additions - Lorenzo DiTomasso, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Concordia University, Quebec, Canada; 2 Baruch - Daniel M. Gurtner, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary, Minnesota, USA; Wisdom of Solomon - Daniel J. Harrington, Professor of New Testament, Boston College, USA; Qumran Texts - Alex Jassen, Assistant Professor of Early Judaism, University of Minnesota, USA; Sirach - Joseph E. Jensen, Professor of Biblical Studies, The Catholic University of America, Washington DC, USA; 2 Enoch - Grant Macaskill, Lecturer in New Testament, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; 4 Ezra - Jonathan Moo, Research Fellow, Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, University of Cambridge, UK; Mishnah and Talmud - Jacob Neusner, Distinguished Service Professor of the History and Theology of Judaism, Bard College, New York, USA; Apocalypse of Abraham - John C. Poirier, Professor of New Testament, Chair of Biblical Studies, Kingswell Theological Seminary, Ohio, USA; Dead Sea Scrolls - Lawrence H. Schiffman, Ethel and Irvin A. Edelman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, New York University, USA; Pseudo-Philo - Preston Spinkle, Assistant Professor of Bible, Cedarville University, Ohio, USA; Ritual Purity Texts from Qumran - Ian Werrett, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, St. Martin's University, Washington, USA; Conclusion - George W.E. Nickelsburg, Emeritus Professor of Religion, University of Iowa, USA; Bibliography; Index.