Studies on Baruch: composition, literary relations, and reception

The volume comprises a collection of essays from an international team of scholars who specialise in Old Testament pseudepigrapha. Topics covered include: historical issues, literary structure, intertextual relationships between Baruch and the OT, reception history, and modern translation challenges...

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Contributors: Adams, Sean A. 1981- (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: [s.l.] Walter De Gruyter GmbH Co. KG 2016
In: Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies (volume 23)
Year: 2016
Reviews:[Rezension von: Studies on Baruch : composition, literary relations, and reception] (2020) (Berterottière, Raphaëlle)
Edition:1. Aufl.
Series/Journal:Deuterocanonical and cognate literature studies volume 23
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jeremiah / Exegesis
Further subjects:B Electronic books
B Bible ; Baruch ; Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The volume comprises a collection of essays from an international team of scholars who specialise in Old Testament pseudepigrapha. Topics covered include: historical issues, literary structure, intertextual relationships between Baruch and the OT, reception history, and modern translation challenges. This is the first volume of essays that exclusively focus on Baruch, one that seeks to provide a foundation for future investigations. Sean A. Adams, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Contents -- Introduction -- Simulated Similarities: The Intricate Relationship between the Books of Baruch and Jeremiah -- A Glimpse of the Emerging Synagogue in the Book of Baruch -- The Inter-textual Dialogue between Deuteronomy 4, 30 and Job 28:12-20 in Baruch 3:9-4:4 -- Jerusalem's Lament and Consolation: Baruch 4:5-5:9 and Its Relationships with Jewish Scripture -- One Author's Polyphony: Zion and God Parallelized (Bar 4:5-5:9) -- The Biblical Background of the Psalms in Baruch 4:5-5:9
Receiving the Royal Treatment: Translating hos thronon basileias in Baruch 5:6 -- The Baruch Reading at the Easter Vigil (Baruch 3:9-15 -- 3:32-4:4) -- Contributors -- Author Index -- Index of Ancient Sources
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ISBN:3110362945