Josephus S Interpretation Of The Bible

Author : Louis H. Feldman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 0520918959

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Josephus's Interpretation of the Bible by Louis H. Feldman Pdf

Josephus (A.D. 37-?100), a pro-Roman Jew closely associated with the emperor Titus, is the earliest systematic commentator on the Bible, as well as one of the foremost historians of the beginning of the Christian era. Politically, Josephus was pro-Roman, and although he had no sympathy for extreme Jewish nationalism, he was a zealous defender of Jewish religion and culture. Louis H. Feldman examines the principles that guided Josephus in his understanding of the Bible, investigating his creative contribution in the rewriting of biblical accounts. This comprehensive study evaluates Josephus as a historian and demonstrates the originality and consistency of his work as an author. The first part of Feldman's work attempts to understand Josephus's purposes and techniques in retelling the Bible. The second part reviews Josephus's treatment of twelve key biblical figures. In addition to its reevaluation of an important early historian, this unique compendium provides a mine of information on the reassessment of the most important biblical figures.

Author : Menahem Mor,Pnina Stern,Jack Pastor
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004191679

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Flavius Josephus by Menahem Mor,Pnina Stern,Jack Pastor Pdf

Josephus, the Jewish historian who wrote about history, bible, and serves as a source for a wide-range of related disciplines is the subject of twenty four articles which grew out of an international colloquium.

Author : Michael Avioz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567681164

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Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus by Michael Avioz Pdf

Michael Avioz builds upon his earlier work on Josephus as an exegete, providing a comprehensive study of Josephus' contribution to the crystallization of the Halakha which focuses on the similarities (and dissimilarities) between his work and the tannaitic sources, as well as contemporary Second Temple sources. Avioz begins by providing a clear definition of Halakha, and offering an explanation of methodology and sources. He then examines the structure and contents of the Pentateuch in Josephus' writing, before moving on to more specific coverage of the Decalogue in the work of Josephus and its relation to other laws in the Pentateuch. Further analysis is applied to the laws in the books of Leviticus-Deuteronomy and on laws that appear outside the Pentateuch. Throughout, Avioz makes close comparisons between biblical laws and Josephus' rewriting of them, in order to consider the reasons behind this rewriting and the origins of the texts that Josephus may have had access to in his exegetical work. Avioz is consequently able to draw clear conclusions about the interpretative traditions that Josephus had access to and worked within, and about how he used them in his writing.

Author : Juan Carlos Ossandón Widow
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004381612

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The Origins of the Canon of the Hebrew Bible by Juan Carlos Ossandón Widow Pdf

In Origins of the Canon, Ossandón offers an analysis of Josephus’ Against Apion and 4 Ezra—the two earliest testimonies of the number of books of the Hebrew Bible—and proposes factors to explain the birth of the canon.

Author : Cleon L. Rogers, Jr.,Cleon L. Rogers
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310230179

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The Topical Josephus by Cleon L. Rogers, Jr.,Cleon L. Rogers Pdf

No ancient writer is more important for the study of the New Testament than Flavius Josephus, a Jew who was born shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His works discuss many of the people who walk across the pages of the New Testament (such as Herod, Agrippa, John the Baptist, and even Jesus), outline institutions important to the understanding of the New Testament (such as the Pharisees, Sadduccees, Zealots, and Roman army), and describe in great detail events predicted in the New Testament (the Jewish war, especially the destruction of Jerusalem). In this book, Dr. Rogers has summarized the massive bulk of Josephus's writings in a vivid and delightful manner, arranging the data topically for easy access. He also draws attention to specific words in the Gospels, Acts, and the letters of the New Testament that take on enriched meanings when viewed in light of Josephus's use of them.

Author : Michael Avioz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567458575

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Josephus' Interpretation of the Books of Samuel by Michael Avioz Pdf

Since the seventies, no study has examined the methodologies of Josephus' rewriting of an entire biblical book as part of his Judean Antiquities. This book attempts to fill this vacuum by exploring Josephus' adaptation of the books of Samuel, penetrating the exegetical strategies he employs to modify the biblical stories for his intended audience. Through meticulous comparison of the biblical narrative and Josephus' Antiquities, broader issues – such as Josephus' attitude towards monarchy and women – gradually come to light, challenging long-held assumptions. This definitive exploration of Josephus' rewriting of Samuel illuminates the encounter between the ancient texts and its relevance to scholarly discourse today.

Author : Flavius Josephus
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9355396260

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Antiquities of the Jews ; Book - I by Flavius Josephus Pdf

The book, "" Antiquities of the Jews; Book - I "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Author : Steve Mason
Publisher : Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000092514136

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Josephus and the New Testament by Steve Mason Pdf

"Updated text and new maps bring this standard introduction up to date . . . "Throughout Christian history, the works of Josephus have been mined for the light they shed on the world of the New Testament. Josephus tells us about the Herodian family, the temple, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Essenes. He mentions James the brother of Jesus, John the Baptist, and even Jesus himself. In "Josephus and the New Testament, "an internationally acknowledged authority on Josephus introduces this first-century Jewish historian to readers who want to begin to explore his witness to environment in which early Judaism and Christianity took shape.

Author : Louis H. Feldman,Gåohei Hata
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9004089314

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Josephus, the Bible, and History by Louis H. Feldman,Gåohei Hata Pdf

Author : Alice Whealey
Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025987087

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Josephus on Jesus by Alice Whealey Pdf

The Testimonium Flavianum, a brief passage in Jewish Antiquities by Flavius Josephus (37 - ca. 100 AD), is widely considered the only extant evidence besides the Bible of the historicity of Jesus Christ. In the sixteenth century the authenticity of this passage was challenged by scholars, launching a controversy that has still not been resolved. Josephus on Jesus: The Testimonium Flavianum Controversy from Late Antiquity to Modern Times is a history of this passage and the long-standing debate over its authenticity. Because it may be the most quoted ancient text next to the Bible, this book not only illuminates the history of the Testimonium Flavianum through the ages, but also the general development of historical criticism in the Western World.

Author : Rebecca Gray
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195344899

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Prophetic Figures in Late Second Temple Jewish Palestine by Rebecca Gray Pdf

Isolated passages from the writings of Josephus are routinely cited in general studies of early Jewish prophecy, but the present work is the first comprehensive examination of this material. Gray begins with a discussion of the significance of the belief--widely attested in Jewish sources from the late Second Temple period--that prophecy had ceased. She proceeds to outline a general theory about the nature and status of prophecy in this period. Giving careful consideration to the prophetic claims that Josephus makes for himself, she argues that these claims are more substantial and more important for understanding Josephus than is usually thought. Gray goes on to examine Josephus' reports concerning prophecy among the Essenes and Pharisees, and his accounts of the activities of the "sign prophets" and other figures. In every instance, Gray interprets the evidence about prophecy in relation to Josephus' personal career and his thought and work as a whole. Drawing on a range of evidence, much of which has not played a significant role in other studies of early Jewish prophecy, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in Josephus, the history of prophecy in Israel, or the historical Jesus.

Author : Flavius Josephus
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9355396325

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Antiquities of the Jews ; Book - II by Flavius Josephus Pdf

The book, "" Antiquities of the Jews; Book - II "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Author : Louis H. Feldman
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 687 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004494466

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Studies in Josephus' Rewritten Bible by Louis H. Feldman Pdf

The present volume, consisting of 35 studies of various portions of Josephus' Jewish Antiquities, is an attempt to examine the oldest systematic commentary on the historical books of the Bible that has come down to us. It considers how Josephus resolves apparent contradictions, obscurities, and theological and other questions, as well as the historicity of biblical events, which have puzzled classical commentators on the Bible. It attempts to explain cases, notably Ahab, Hezekiah, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah, where Josephus seems to change the biblical text radically. Included are Josephus' interpretations of several phrophets, women and non-Jewish leaders. All of these studies have previously appeared in print over a period of almost three decades in 34 different publications. However, they have been edited, corrected, and updated in many ways.

Author : Gnuse
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004332508

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Dreams and Dream Reports in the Writings of Josephus by Gnuse Pdf

This volume analyzes the understanding of dreams and the corresponding literary forms used by Josephus in his writings. Josephus reports dreams as either auditory message dreams, symbolic visual dreams, or dream image appearances. In this regard he uses the format for auditory and visual dreams found in ancient Near Eastern and biblical texts, while his dream image appearance reports show familiarity with traditional Greek modes of reporting dreams. Close attention is given to the following topics: 1) the development of dream reports in the ancient Near East, the Bible, and the Hellenistic world; 2) Josephus' views on dreams and prophecy; 3) a form-critical assessment of Josephus' dream reports; and 4) an evaluation of Josephan dream reports which exhibit a more complex traditio-historical development.

Author : Flavius Josephus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1856
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044019357722

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The Works of Flavius Josephus ... by Flavius Josephus Pdf