The return of the repressed : Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer and the Pseudepigrapha / by Rachel Adelman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adelman, Rachel.

Series:

Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism ; v. 140.

Supplements to the Journal for the study of Judaism, 1384-2161 ; v. 140

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pirkei de-Rabbi Eliezer.

Bible. Genesis--Commentaries.

Bible.

Bible. Exodus--Commentaries.

Rabbinical literature--History and criticism.

Rabbinical literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (368 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This study analyzes mythic narratives, found in the 8th century midrashic text Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer (PRE), that were excluded, or ‘repressed’, from the rabbinic canon, while preserved in the Pseudepigrapha of the Second Temple period. Examples include the role of the Samael (i.e. Satan) in the Garden of Eden, the myth of the Fallen Angels, Elijah as zealot, and Jonah as a Messianic figure. The questions are why these exegetical traditions were excluded, in what context did they resurface, and how did the author have access to these apocryphal texts. The book addresses the assumptions that underlie classic rabbinic literature and later breaches of that exegetical tradition in PRE, while engaging in a study of the genre, dating, and status of PRE as apocalyptic eschatology.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / R. Adelman

Chapter One. Genre: Pirqe De-Rabbi Eliezer As Narrative Midrash / R. Adelman

Chapter Two. The Author-Ity Of Pirqe De-Rabbi Eliezer / R. Adelman

Chapter Three. The Historical Context / R. Adelman

Chapter Four. The Problem Of The Origin Of Evil / R. Adelman

Chapter Five. Adam, Eve And The Serpent – The First Version Of The Fall (PRE 13) / R. Adelman

Chapter Six. The Myth Of The Fallen Angels / R. Adelman

Chapter Seven. Introduction To The Etiological Narratives In Pre / R. Adelman

Chapter Eight. The Jewish Myth Of Prometheus, Or The First Havdalah / R. Adelman

Chapter Nine. Rosh Ḥ̣odesh As A Women’s Holiday – The Origin Of A Minhag / R. Adelman

Chapter Ten. Why Is Elijah Invited To The Brit Milah? / R. Adelman

Chapter Eleven. Jonah’s Sojourn In The Netherworld / R. Adelman

Conclusion / R. Adelman

Appendix A. The Relationship Between PRE And Liturgy / R. Adelman

Appendix B. A Diplomatic Edition Of PRE 1 And 2 The Biography Of Eliezer Ben Hyrcanus / R. Adelman

Appendix C. A Diplomatic Edition Of PRE 30 The Banishment Of Ishmael And Hagar (Abraham’s Penultimate Trial) / R. Adelman

Appendix D. A Diplomatic Version Of Chapter 13 Adam, Eve, And Samael In The Garden Of Eden / R. Adelman

Appendix E. A Diplomatic Version Of Chapter 22 The Fallen Angels / R. Adelman

Appendix F. A Diplomatic Version Of PRE Chapter 20 The Banishment From Eden And The First Havdalah / R. Adelman

Appendix G. A Diplomatic Version Of A Selection From PRE 29 The Covenant Of Circumcision / R. Adelman

Appendix H. A Diplomatic Version Of A Selection From PRE 47 The Zeal Of Phinehas / R. Adelman

Appendix I. A Diplomatic Version Of PRE Chapter 10 Jonah’s Sojourn In The Netherworld / R. Adelman

Short Forms And Editions Of Texts / R. Adelman

Bibliography / R. Adelman

Index Of Modern Authors / R. Adelman

Index Of Ancient Jewish And Christian Sources / R. Adelman

Supplements To The Journal For The Study Of Judaism / R. Adelman.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-282-94938-1

9786612949388

90-04-18061-3

OCLC:

695982121

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004170490.i-358 DOI