The Greek Fathers and the Aggada on Ecclesiastes: 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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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1989
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Hebrew Union College annual
Year: 1988, Volume: 59, Pages: 137-165 |
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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. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Hebrew Union College annual
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