The Family Romance Of Martyrdom In Second Maccabees

Author : Naomi Janowitz
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781315464329

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The Family Romance of Martyrdom in Second Maccabees by Naomi Janowitz Pdf

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- List of classical works -- Introduction -- The terminology of martyrdom -- The ancient theologies of martyrdom -- 1 The psychoanalytic study of martyrdom -- The psychoanalytic analysis of political power -- The specific family romance of Second Maccabees -- 2 The family romance as victory story -- Second Maccabees as triumphalist history -- Persecution as a triumphalist strategy -- 3 Theologies of martyrdom recast authority and cult -- The problem of too many kings -- Temple cult in Second Maccabees: hierarchies of sacredness and power -- 4 Rereading sacrifice: human blood as a sign -- How did blood become a sign? -- 5 The martyr's new sacrifice: solving the Maccabean sacrifice crisis -- Killing within the family: reworking priestly taboos -- 6 The happy ending of two wishes fulfilled -- Wish #1: Male mothers and child-bearing fathers -- Wish #2: The family reunites -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1: 2 Maccabees 7 :1-6, 20-42 -- Appendix 2: A speculative note on displacing women in religious myths and rites -- Bibliography -- Index

Author : Nicholas P. L. Allen,Jacob J. T. Doedens
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110784978

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Turmoil, Trauma and Tenacity in Early Jewish Literature by Nicholas P. L. Allen,Jacob J. T. Doedens Pdf

This volume is written in the context of trauma hermeneutics of ancient Jewish communities and their tenacity in the face of adversity (i.e. as recorded in the MT, LXX, Pseudepigrapha, the Deuterocanonical books and even Cognate literature. In this regard, its thirteen chapters, are concerned with the most recent outputs of trauma studies. They are written by a selection of leading scholars, associated to some degree with the Hungaro-South African Study Group. Here, trauma is employed as a useful hermeneutical lens, not only for interpreting biblical texts and the contexts in which they were originally produced and functioned but also for providing a useful frame of reference. As a consequence, these various research outputs, each in their own way, confirm that an historical and theological appreciation of these early accounts and interpretations of collective trauma and its implications, (perceived or otherwise), is critical for understanding the essential substance of Jewish cultural identity. As such, these essays are ideal for scholars in the fields of Biblical Studies—particularly those interested in the Pseudepigrapha, the Deuterocanonical books and Cognate literature.

Author : Nicholas Peter Legh Allen,Pierre J. Jordaan,József Zsengellér
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000767322

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Passion, Persecution, and Epiphany in Early Jewish Literature by Nicholas Peter Legh Allen,Pierre J. Jordaan,József Zsengellér Pdf

This volume examines Jewish literature produced from c. 700 B.C.E. to c. 200 C.E. from a socio-theological perspective. In this context, it offers a scholarly attempt to understand how the ancient Jewish psyche dealt with times of extreme turmoil and how Jewish theology altered to meet the challenges experienced. The volume explores various early Jewish literature, including both the canonical and apocryphal scripture. Here, reference is often made to a divine epiphany (a moment of unexpected and prodigious revelation or insight) as a response to abuse, suffering and passion. Many of the chapters deal with these issues in relation to the Antiochan crisis of 169 to 164 B.C.E. in Judea, one of the more notable periods of oppression. This watershed event appears to have served as a catalyst for the new apocalyptic texts which were produced up until c. 200 C.E, and which reflect a new theological dynamic in Judaism – one that informed subsequent Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism. Passion, Persecution and Epiphany in Early Jewish Literature will be of interest to anyone working on the Bible (both Masoretic and LXX) and early Jewish literature, as well as students of Jewish history and the Levant in the classical period.

Author : Yair Furstenberg,Jan Willem van Henten,Friedrich Avemarie
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004538269

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Jewish Martyrdom in Antiquity by Yair Furstenberg,Jan Willem van Henten,Friedrich Avemarie Pdf

This volume offers a comprehensive discussion of all relevant sources concerning Jewish martyrdom in Antiquity. By viewing these narratives together, tracing their development and comparing them to other traditions, the authors seek to explore how Jewish is Jewish martyrdom? To this end, they analyse the impact of the changing social and religious-cultural circumstances and the interactions with Graeco-Roman and Christian traditions. This results in the identification of important continuities and discontinuities. Consequently, while political ideals that are prominent in 2 and 4 Maccabees are remarkably absent from rabbinic sources, the latter reveal a growing awareness of Christian motifs and discourse.

Author : Nicholas Peter Legh Allen,Pierre J. Jordaan
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527565234

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Rhetoric in 2Maccabees by Nicholas Peter Legh Allen,Pierre J. Jordaan Pdf

From a religio-historical perspective, 2Maccabees should be considered a watershed narrative—one that describes the threat of Hellenisation to traditional Jewish religious society. However, by the time 2Macc was written (c. 124 BCE), Judaism had already been greatly Hellenised and, quite ironically, the Jewish opponents to Hellenisation were deliberately employing Greek rhetorical and literary competencies to combat supposedly iniquitous Greek influences. Accordingly, 2Macc has intrigued scholars since at least the nineteenth century. Here, research has variously focused on the grammatical-historical approach (1891 to 1949), the socio- economical approach (1959 to 1985), and the ubiquitous impact of Hellenisation (1986 to 2012). The chapters in this book reflect post-2012 insights of nine prominent scholars dedicated to presenting some of the very latest findings in the context of 2Macc research. Here, they make use of some of the latest methods, with particular emphasis on narratology and rhetoric. This book, which offers a wide spectrum of the latest theological insights into Second Temple Judaism, should be considered an essential source for serious Biblical scholars.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066447052

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2 Maccabees (Makkabaion 2) by Anonymous Pdf

"2 Maccabees (Makkabaion 2)" by Anonymous. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Jay Rogers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781387404155

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In The Days of These Kings: The Book of Daniel in Preterist Perspective by Jay Rogers Pdf

"And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever" (Daniel 2:44). The message of Daniel is that Jesus the Messiah is now ruling over the nations. Daniel tells us that Messiah's kingdom will advance in the whole world from "generation to generation" (Daniel 4:4,34). Christ's dominion is "given to the people of the saints of the most High" (Daniel 7:22). Our purpose then is to see "all people, nations, and languages serve and obey him" (Daniel 7:14,27). "This meticulously researched and thorough treatment of Daniel from a preterist perspective includes over 700 pages of commentary, historical background and setting, New Testament allusions, and much more. It is enhanced with charts, tables, maps, illustrations, and topped off with helpful, thorough indexes." - Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr., Th.D.

Author : William Farina
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786482634

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Perpetua of Carthage by William Farina Pdf

This is a study of the life and times of Saint Perpetua, Saint Felicity and their companions, all martyred at Carthage in A.D. 203. Unlike most early Christian saints, whose lives are often shrouded in legend and myth, Perpetua left an authentic prison diary, later completed by an anonymous eyewitness to her execution, that is now considered a classic of Christian, Latin and feminist literature. Perpetua was also unusual in that she was wealthy, educated, married, and a young mother. The book includes the first English translations of French archaeological scholarship covering the discovery of the martyrs' tombs.

Author : Helen Rhee
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0415354889

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Early Christian Literature by Helen Rhee Pdf

This work concerns the early Christians' self-definitions and self-representations in the context of pagan-Christian conflict, reflected in the literatures from the mid-second to the early third centuries (ca. 150 - 225 CE).

Author : Annesley William Streane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Apocryphal books (Old Testament)
ISBN : UOM:39015065487590

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The Age of the Maccabees by Annesley William Streane Pdf

Author : John Foster Kirk,Samuel Austin Allibone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KBR:KBR0000121264

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A Supplement to Allibone's Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors by John Foster Kirk,Samuel Austin Allibone Pdf

Author : David C. Rapoport
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : 0415316545

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Terrorism: The fourth or religious wave by David C. Rapoport Pdf

Takes a chronological approach to provide a history of modern rebel or non-state terror. In addition to articles in academic journals the collection includes discussions, statements and government documents.

Author : Samuel Austin Allibone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1150 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSC:32106019914347

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A Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors, Living and Deceased by Samuel Austin Allibone Pdf

Author : Samuel Austin Allibone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015035113532

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A Critical Dictionary of English Literature, and British and American Authors, Living and Deceased, from the Earliest Accounts to the Middle of the Nineteenth Century by Samuel Austin Allibone Pdf

Author : James Hastings
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 141021785X

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A Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels by James Hastings Pdf

The purpose of this dictionary is to give an account of everything that relates to Christ - His Person, Life, Work, and Teaching. It is in a sense complementary to the Dictionary of the Bible, in which, of course, Christ has a great place. But a dictionary of the Bible, being occupied mainly with things biographical, historical, geographical, or antiquarian, does not give attention to the things of Christ sufficient for the needs of the preacher, to whom Christ is everything. This is, first of all, a preacher's dictionary. The authors of the articles have been carefully chosen from among those scholars who are, or have been, themselves preachers. And even when the articles have the same titles as articles in the Dictionary of the Bible, they are written by new men, and from a new standpoint. It is thus a work which is quite distinct from, and altogether independent of, the Dictionary of the Bible. It is called a Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, because it includes everything that the Gospels contain, whether directly related to Christ or not. Its range, however, is far greater than that of the Gospels. It seeks to cover all that relates to Christ throughout the Bible and in the life and literature of the world. There will be articles on the Patristic estimate of Jesus, the Medieval estimate, the Reformation and Modern estimates. There will be articles on Christ in the Jewish writings and in the Muslim literature. Much attention has been given to modern thought, whether Christian or anti-Christian. Every aspect of modern life, in so far as it touches or is touched by Christ, is described under its proper title. James Hastings (1852-1922) was a distinguished scholar and pastor. He was founder and editor of the Expository Times and is also well known for editing the five-volume Dictionary of the Bible, as well as the Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, the Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, and the Dictionary of the Apostolic Church.