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The Book of Jubilees (Guides to the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha Series)

James VanderKam

Paperback 2001-07-01

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A fine introduction to one of the most important texts of Early Judaism, including date, textual history, purpose, themes and a section-by-section commentary. The Book of Jubilees, a Jewish retelling of Genesis and the first half of Exodus, was an important work for the community of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This Guide, following the format of this successful series, gives an introduction to Jubilees that covers its dating, its textual history and its purpose; a survey of its theological teachings and themes; and a section-by-section commentary that includes a comparison of its divergences from Genesis and the meaning and emphasis of each section. This volume, by the leading authority on Jubilees, provides the very best introduction for the student and scholar to one of the most important texts of Early Judaism.

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Publisher Description

A fine introduction to one of the most important texts of Early Judaism, including date, textual history, purpose, themes and a section-by-section commentary. The Book of Jubilees, a Jewish retelling of Genesis and the first half of Exodus, was an important work for the community of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This Guide, following the format of this successful series, gives an introduction to Jubilees that covers its dating, its textual history and its purpose; a survey of its theological teachings and themes; and a section-by-section commentary that includes a comparison of its divergences from Genesis and the meaning and emphasis of each section. This volume, by the leading authority on Jubilees, provides the very best introduction for the student and scholar to one of the most important texts of Early Judaism.

Koorong Code170200
ISBN1850757674
EAN9781850757672
Pages168
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryScripture
Sub-CategoryApocrypha & Pseudepigrapha
PublisherSheffield Academic Press
Publication DateJul 2001
Dimensions9 x 140 x 216mm
Weight0.204kg

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