The use and function of scripture in 1 Maccabees

Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Introduction -- 2. The Contribution of the Literary, Social and Cultural Milieus on the Appropriation of Scripture in 1 Maccabees -- 3. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Philological Parallels -- 4. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Conceptual Parallel...

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Main Author: Choi, Dongbin (Author)
Corporate Author: University of Nottingham (Degree granting institution)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London [England] International Clark 2020
In:Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Choi, Dongbin, The use and function of scripture in 1 Maccabees] (2022) (Tilly, Michael, 1963 -)
[Rezension von: Choi, Dongbin, The use and function of scripture in 1 Maccabees] (2022) (Forderer, Tanja)
[Rezension von: Choi, Dongbin, The use and function of scripture in 1 Maccabees] (2022) (Gurtner, Daniel M., 1973 -)
Edition:First edition
Series/Journal:The Library of Second Temple Studies 98
Library of Second Temple Studies 98
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Makkabäer 1. / Intertextuality
Further subjects:B Bible. Maccabees, 1st Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Jews History 586 B.C.-70 A.D
B Biblical studies & exegesis
B Electronic books
B Thesis
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Summary:Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Introduction -- 2. The Contribution of the Literary, Social and Cultural Milieus on the Appropriation of Scripture in 1 Maccabees -- 3. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Philological Parallels -- 4. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Conceptual Parallels -- 5. Scripture and the Role of the Hasmoneans: A Study on the Eulogies of Judas and Simon -- 6. Final Conclusion -- 7. Bibliography Index
"Dongbin Choi argues that the book of 1 Maccabees is written with a linguistic technique that utilizes earlier Jewish texts in various ways in order to promote the religiopolitical agendas of its author. Choi offers a philological and thematic analyses on this scriptural language, and engages in the dialogue between the traditional view that tends to simply treat 1 Maccabees as a religious writing, and the radical view that considers it as a political propaganda"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
ISBN:0567695441
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5040/9780567695444