The prophet is the people : an answer to "why Elijah?" in Second Temple Jewish and early Christian literature / by Alicia R. Hein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hein, Alicia R., 1991- author.

Series:

Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 199.

Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, 0083-5889 ; volume 199

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Elijah (Biblical prophet).

Elijah.

Elijah (Biblical prophet)--In the New Testament.

Apocryphal books (Old Testament)--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Apocryphal books (Old Testament).

Physical Description:

xvi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2025]

Summary:

"The question of why the prophet Elijah comes to hold such enduring significance in early Jewish and Christian tradition has previously remained largely unaddressed. Why is it Elijah, as opposed to anyother prophet of the Hebrew tradition, who is associated with Israel's future restoration? Why is his return predicted by the book of Malachi? Why are both Jesus and John the Baptist associated with Elijah in the New Testament Gospels? This study argues that Elijah's literary character is portrayed and received throughout early Jewish and Christian literature as the paradigmatic prophet who simultaneously embodies the righteous people of God, and thereby, by his ongoing life, ensures a remnant's survival and restoration"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction and approach to the texts

Elijah and the endangered son in Kings

Elijah and the messenger in Malachi

Elijah and the hope of Second Temple texts

Elijah, John, and Jesus in the Gospels

Elijah and the believers in the Epistles

Elijah and the witnesses in Revelation

Conclusion.

Notes:

Revised version of author's thesis (doctoral)--University of St. Andrews, 2024.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-225) and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version Hein, Alicia R. Prophet is the people

ISBN:

9789004729766

9004729763

OCLC:

1522762181