Hellenism and the primary history: the imprint of Greek sources in Genesis - 2 Kings

"This collection of essays seeks to demonstrate that many biblical authors deliberately used Classical and Hellenistic Greek texts for inspiration when crafting many of the narratives in the Primary History. Through detailed analysis of the text, Gnuse contends that there are numerous examples...

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Main Author: Gnuse, Robert Karl 1947- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge 2020
In:Year: 2021
Series/Journal:Copenhagen international seminar
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Pentateuch, Bible. Pentateuch / Historical books / Text genesis / Hellenism / Reception
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Old Testament Extra-canonical parallels
B Bible. Old Testament Criticism, Textual
B Greek literature Relation to the Old Testament
B Greek literature, Hellenistic History and criticism
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Summary:"This collection of essays seeks to demonstrate that many biblical authors deliberately used Classical and Hellenistic Greek texts for inspiration when crafting many of the narratives in the Primary History. Through detailed analysis of the text, Gnuse contends that there are numerous examples of clear influence from late classical and Hellenistic literature. Deconstructing the biblical and Greek works in parallel, he argues that there are too many similarities in basic theme, meaning, and detail, for them to be accounted for by coincidence or shared ancient tropes. Using this evidence, he suggests that although much of the text may originate from the Persian period, large parts of its final form likely date from the Hellenistic era. With the help of an original introduction and final chapter, Gnuse pulls his essays together into a coherent collection for the first time. The resultant volume offers a valuable resource for anyone working on the dating of the Hebrew Bible, as well as those working on Hellenism in the ancient Levant more broadly"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:036746246X