Judaism and the Gentiles : Jewish patterns of universalism (to 135 CE) / Terence L. Donaldson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Donaldson, Terence L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gentiles.

Judaism--Relations.

Judaism.

Relations.

Universalism.

Judaism--History--Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.

History.

Judaism--Post-exilic period (Judaism).

Jews--History--168 B.C.-135 A.D.

Jews.

Greek literature, Hellenistic--History and criticism.

Greek literature, Hellenistic.

Latin literature--History and criticism.

Latin literature.

Physical Description:

xvi, 563 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Waco, Tex. : Baylor University Press, [2007]

Summary:

This major study convincingly shows that second-temple Jewish tradition comprised a variety of views about the religious status and possibilities of Gentiles, that there was notable Gentile interest in Jewish religion, that many Jews welcomed this interest, and that a hope for an eschatological conversion of Gentiles was entertained widely. The itemized analysis of literary and inscriptional texts will enable students and scholars to verify matters for themselves; and Donaldson's careful conclusions are cogent and balanced. It is a noteworthy contribution, important for all serious students of ancient Judaism and early Christianity.

Contents:

Introduction

Scripture, Septuagint and Apocrypha

Pseudepigrapha

Qumran

Philo

Josephus

Greco-Roman literature

Early Christian literature

Inscriptions

Sympathization

Conversion

Ethical monotheism

Participation in eschatological salvation

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [515]-537) and index.

ISBN:

9781602580251

1602580251

OCLC:

166273827