Wisdom in transition

Wisdom in transition

act and consequence in Second Temple instructions

by Samuel L. Adams
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This volume considers a major shift among Jewish sages during the Second Temple period, from an earthly to an otherworldly focus.

It compares the perspectives of figures like Qoheleth and Ben Sira with the eschatological vision of 4QInstruction.

Format
314 pages, Hardcover
First published
2008
Publishers
Brill
Subjects
Bible·Ot·Criticism·Interpretation·Etc·Dead sea scrolls·Future life·Judaism·Immortality·Judaism·Eschatology·Jewish·Judaism·History·Post-exilic period·586 bc-210 ad·Rabbinical literature·History and criticism
Language
English

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