The origin of evil spirits: the reception of Genesis 6:1-4 in early Jewish literature

Introduction: 1 Enoch 1-36 : the Book of watchers : a review of recent research -- Strategies of interpreting Genesis 6:1-4 -- Reception of the "sons of God" in the Book of watchers -- The rebellion motif in the Book of watchers -- Reception of the watcher tradition in the Dead Sea scrolls...

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Main Author: Wright, Archie T. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Minneapolis Fortress Press c2015
In:Year: 2015
Reviews:[Rezension von: Wright, Archie T., The origin of evil spirits: The reception of Genesis 6:1–4 in early jewish literature (rev. ed.)] (2017) (Carlson, Reed)
Edition:Revised edition
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Jewish demonology
B Bible. Genesis 6,1-4
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Summary:Introduction: 1 Enoch 1-36 : the Book of watchers : a review of recent research -- Strategies of interpreting Genesis 6:1-4 -- Reception of the "sons of God" in the Book of watchers -- The rebellion motif in the Book of watchers -- Reception of the watcher tradition in the Dead Sea scrolls -- Philo of Alexandria : interpreting Genesis 6:1-4 -- Results and conclusions
Item Description:Previous edition: Tübingen : Mohr Siebeck, 2005. - Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Durham, 2004 under the title: Breaching the cosmic order : the biblical tradition of Genesis 6:1-4 and its reception in early Enochic and Philonic Judaism. - Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-243) and index
ISBN:1451490321