conceptions of the human in biblical, early Jewish, Greco-Roman and Egyptian literature /
Beate Ego, Ulrike Mittmann (eds.)
xiii, 421 pages ;
24 cm
Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies,
volume 18
1865-1666 ;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 405-408) and index
"Jewish anthropological beliefs during the Hellenistic-Roman period are an important but previously neglected area of biblical exegesis and Jewish studies. In an effort to address this deficiency, this volume brings together 20 essays related to the subject of sin and death, with special emphasis on integrating material from neighboring cultures. Thus, the volume provides an exemplary foundation for further research on ancient Jewish anthropology"--
Bible., Old Testament-- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Death-- Biblical teaching
Egyptian literature-- History and criticism
Good and evil-- Biblical teaching
Greek literature, Hellenistic-- History and criticism