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Product Identifiers
PublisherZondervan
ISBN-100310116015
ISBN-139780310116011
eBay Product ID (ePID)23057252375
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameReading Hebrews in Context : the Sermon and Second Temple Judaism
Publication Year2023
SubjectBiblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics, Biblical Studies / New Testament
TypeTextbook
AuthorZondervan
Subject AreaReligion
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight12.9 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2022-039058
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal227.8706
SynopsisStudy Hebrews in its Second Temple Context Following the proven model established in Reading Romans in Context, Reading Mark in Context, and Reading Revelation in Context, this book brings together a series of accessible essays that compare and contrast the theology and hermeneutical practices of the book of Hebrews with various early Jewish literature. Going beyond an introduction that merely surveys historical events and theological themes, this textbook examines individual passages in Second Temple Jewish literature in order to illuminate the ideas and emphases of Hebrews' varied discourses. Following the rhetorical progression of Hebrews, each chapter in this textbook: pairs a major unit of Hebrews with one or more sections of a thematically related Jewish text introduces and explores the historical and theological nuances of the comparative text shows how the ideas in the comparative text illuminate those expressed in Hebrews In addition to the focused comparison provided in the essays, Reading Hebrews in Context offers other student-friendly features that help them engage broader discussions, including an introductory chapter that familiarizes students with the world and texts of Second Temple Judaism and a glossary of important terms. The end of each chapter contains a list of other thematically-relevant Second Temple Jewish texts recommended for further study and a focused bibliography pointing students to critical editions and higher-level discussions in scholarly literature they might use to undertake their own comparative studies., Reading Hebrews in Context brings together short, accessible essays that compare and contrast the theology and hermeneutical practices of the book of Hebrews with early Jewish literature., Study Hebrews in its Second Temple Context Following the proven model established in Reading Romans in Context , Reading Mark in Context , and Reading Revelation in Context , this book brings together a series of accessible essays that compare and contrast the theology and hermeneutical practices of the book of Hebrews with various early Jewish literature. Going beyond an introduction that merely surveys historical events and theological themes, this textbook examines individual passages in Second Temple Jewish literature in order to illuminate the ideas and emphases of Hebrews' varied discourses. Following the rhetorical progression of Hebrews, each chapter in this textbook: pairs a major unit of Hebrews with one or more sections of a thematically related Jewish text introduces and explores the historical and theological nuances of the comparative text shows how the ideas in the comparative text illuminate those expressed in Hebrews In addition to the focused comparison provided in the essays, Reading Hebrews in Context offers other student-friendly features that help them engage broader discussions, including an introductory chapter that familiarizes students with the world and texts of Second Temple Judaism and a glossary of important terms. The end of each chapter contains a list of other thematically-relevant Second Temple Jewish texts recommended for further study and a focused bibliography pointing students to critical editions and higher-level discussions in scholarly literature they might use to undertake their own comparative studies.