| Description |
1 online resource (x, 305 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism,
1384-2161 ;
v. 151
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Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ; v. 151.
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| Summary |
This book explores the reaction to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 found in Jewish apocalypses and related literature preserved among the Pseudepigrapha (4 Ezra, 2 Baruch, 3 Baruch, 4 Baruch, Sibylline Oracles 4 and 5, and the Apocalypse of Abraham). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Chapter One. Introduction -- Chapter Two. "Are the deeds of Babylon better than those of Zion?" 4 Ezra and the Delayed Punishment of Rome -- Chapter Three. "Why do you look for the decline of your enemies?" 2 Baruch and the Roman Question -- Chapter Four. "Where is their God?" 3 Baruch and the Divine Government of the Cosmos -- Chapter Five. "Let anyone who desires the Lord forsake the works of Babylon" 4 Baruch and Jewish Cooperation with Rome -- Chapter Six. "Then the strife of war will come to the West" Sibylline Oracle 4 and the Conflict of East and West -- Chapter Seven. "Then he will return declaring himself equal to God" Sibylline Oracle 5 and the Return of Nero -- Chapter Eight. "And I saw there the likeness of the idol of jealousy" The Apocalypse of Abraham and Jewish Idolatry -- Chapter Nine. Conclusion. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bible. Ezra, IV -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Greek Apocalypse of Baruch -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Greek Apocalypse of Baruch. |
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Oracula Sibyllina.
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Oracula Sibyllina. |
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Paralipomena Jeremiae -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Paralipomena Jeremiae. |
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Syriac Apocalypse of Baruch -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Syriac Apocalypse of Baruch. |
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Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem) -- In the Bible.
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Bible. |
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Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem) in the Bible. |
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Apocalyptic literature -- History and criticism.
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Apocalyptic literature. |
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Jerusalem -- History -- Siege, 70 A.D.
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Jews -- History -- To 70 A.D.
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Jews. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
To 70 A.D |
| Subject |
Oracles, Greek.
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Oracles, Greek. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Jones, Kenneth R. Jewish reactions to the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011 9789004210271 (DLC) 2011028622 (OCoLC)741937690 |
| ISBN |
9789004210448 (electronic book) |
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900421044X (electronic book) |
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9789004210271 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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900421027X (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
9786613280770 |
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