Studies in the Book of wisdom / edited by Géza G. Xeravits and József Zsengellér.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

International Conference on the Deuterocanonical Books, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Xeravits, Géza G.

Zsengellér, József.

Conference Name:

International Conference on the Deuterocanonical Books (4th : 2007 : Pápa, Hungary)

International Conference on the Deuterocanonical Books.

Series:

Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ; v. 142.

Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism, 1384-2161 ; v. 142

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Wisdom of Solomon--Criticism, interpretation, etc--Congresses.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The volume publishes papers delivered at the International Conference on the Deuterocanonical Books (Pápa, Hungary). This conference dealt with the Book of Wisdom. As such, this was one of the most extended discussions of the Book of Wisdom that has ever taken place at a scholarly meeting. The volume contains articles on the traditions and theology of the Book of Wisdom, and demonstrates its relationship with the contemporary literature of early Judaism and Middle Platonic thought.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / G.G. Xeravits and J. Zsengeller

Adam, The Angels And Eternal Life: Genesis 1‐3 In The Wisdom Of Solomon And 4QInstruction / Matthew Goff

Sapiential Values And Apocalyptic Imagery In The Wisdom Of Solomon / Michael Kolarcik

Law Of Nature And Light Of The Law In The Book Of Wisdom (Wis 18:4c) / Luca Mazzinghi

Solomon, Wisdom and the Philosopher‐Kings / Moyna McGlynn

“Food Of Angels” (Wis 16:20) / Tobias Nicklas

Cosmology And Music Wis 19:18 And The Concept Of Creation In The Book Of Wisdom / Angelo Passaro

Philosophische Lehre und deren Wirkung aus der Sicht eines Weisheitslehrers. Untersuchung von Weish 1:1‐15 / Friedrich V. Reiterer

Election And Knowledge In The Wisdom Of Solomon / Greg Schmidt Goering

Jacob’s Ladder And Aaron’s Vestments Traces Of Mystical And Magical Traditions In The Book Of Wisdom / Stefan Schorch

“The Taste Of Paradise” Interpretation Of Exodus And Manna In The Book Of Wisdom / József Zsengellér

Index Of Authors / G.G. Xeravits and J. Zsengeller

Index Of Passages / G.G. Xeravits and J. Zsengeller.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-282-95287-0

9786612952876

90-04-18803-7

OCLC:

701704172

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004186125.i-234 DOI