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Author Prosic, Tamara.

Title The development and symbolism of Passover until 70 CE / Tamara Prosic.

Publication Info. London ; New York : T & T Clark International, [2004]
©2004

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Description 1 online resource (x, 144 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 414
Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 414.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-138) and index.
Contents Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; PART 1; Chapter 1 SOME THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS; PART 2; Chapter 2 DEVELOPMENT OF PASSOVER; PART 3; Chapter 3 SYMBOLISM OF PASSOVER; Bibliography; Index.
Summary Tamara Prosic gives a new explanation of the origins, development and symbolism of Passover. First, she examines Passover from the diachronic perspective, tracing its development from the period before the centralisation of the cult until the second destruction of the temple. Issues with previous scholarship are considered, while at the same time she places the study of Passover within the framework of the new paradigm of historical studies of ancient Israel that advocates the indigenous Canaanitic origin of Israelites. The second part of the book is synchronic in its approach to Passover and d.
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Subject Passover -- Customs and practices.
Passover -- Customs and practices.
Passover -- History.
Passover.
History.
Jewish art and symbolism.
Jewish art and symbolism.
Judaism -- Origin.
Judaism -- Origin.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Prosic, Tamara. Development and symbolism of Passover until 70 CE. London ; New York : T & T Clark International, ©2004 0826470874 9780826470874 (DLC) 2005363223 (OCoLC)57376722
ISBN 9780567287892 (electronic book)
0567287890 (electronic book)
0826470874 (hardcover)
9780826470874