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portada Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism
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Physical Book
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Language
English
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
ISBN13
9780802885005

Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism

Collins, John J. (Author) · William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company · Paperback

Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism - Collins, John J.

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Synopsis "Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism"

How did apocalyptic concerns shape ancient Jewish life and literature?In this compelling study, renowned scholar John J. Collins examines the apocalyptic worldview that emerged in Jewish thought during the Hellenistic and Greco-Roman periods. He reconstructs this perspective through carefully contextualized readings of ancient Jewish apocalyptic literature.According to Collins, defining features of the apocalyptic worldview include the desire to grasp history in its entirety; the expectation that history as we know it will come to an end; the use of patterns and images drawn from ancient myths to frame history as something beyond human control; increased interest in the heavens and otherworldly regions; and hope that humans may enjoy eternal life in heaven. As Collins systematically outlines ancient Jewish understandings of time and space, he situates them within broader intellectual currents. Ultimately, he shows that apocalyptic concerns extend beyond specific historical crises to fundamental questions of human mortality and limitation. Addressing the challenge that many Jewish apocalyptic texts survive only in Christian translations, Collins argues persuasively for identifying authentic Jewish layers in this literature, recovering voices that would otherwise remain lost.This comprehensive study offers fresh perspectives on Jewish apocalyptic literature--and in so doing, reestablishes apocalypticism as a category worthy of sustained scholarly attention. Essential reading for scholars and students in biblical studies.

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