Hubris In Josephus' "Jewish Antiquities" 1-4

This paper argues: 1) that Josephus uses Classical notions of hubris 'outrageous behavior' — also attested in Philo — to introduce the term into Pentateuchal material; 2) that he often associates marriage and sexual impropriety with the term; and 3) that there are possible apologetic reaso...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Levine, Daniel B. ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: HUC 1994
In: Hebrew Union College annual
Year: 1993, Volume: 64, Pages: 51-87
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Description
Summary:This paper argues: 1) that Josephus uses Classical notions of hubris 'outrageous behavior' — also attested in Philo — to introduce the term into Pentateuchal material; 2) that he often associates marriage and sexual impropriety with the term; and 3) that there are possible apologetic reasons for Josephus' use of hubris in Antiquities 1-4.
Contains:Enthalten in: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Hebrew Union College annual