The Greek Fathers and the Aggada on Eccleiastes: Formats of Exegesis in Late Antiquity

Christian comments on the book of Ecclesiastes are preserved in four distinct collections: homilies, school lectures, catena, and commentary. These editorial forms are analyzed in order to highlight the predominant rhetorical structures in each. Midrash Qohelet is put to the same scrutiny, revealing...

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Main Author: Hirshman, Menaḥem 1951- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: College 1988
In: Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion
Year: 1988, Volume: 59, Pages: 137-165
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Exegesis / Church fathers
B Exegesis / Rabbinic Judaism
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B Ecclesiastes
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Summary:Christian comments on the book of Ecclesiastes are preserved in four distinct collections: homilies, school lectures, catena, and commentary. These editorial forms are analyzed in order to highlight the predominant rhetorical structures in each. Midrash Qohelet is put to the same scrutiny, revealing the editorial practices it shares with the Fathers, alongside its unique features. Finally, a conjecture is advanced as to the projected audience of the Midrash.
ISSN:0360-9049
Contains:In: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Hebrew Union College annual / Jewish Institute of Religion