Fourth Maccabees and the Promotion of the Jewish Philosophy by David A. Desilva

Description: Fourth Maccabees and the Promotion of the Jewish Philosophy by David A. Desilva Fourth Maccabees is a superbly crafted oration that presents a case for the Jewish way of life couched almost entirely in terms of Greek ethical ideals. Its author delights in the Torah, the Law of Moses, as the divinely given path to becoming our best selves now. In this collection of essays spanning two decades of study, David deSilva examines the formative training that produced such an author, the rhetorical crafting and effect of his work, the authors creative use of both Jewish and Greek literary resources, and the books enduring message and legacy in the Christian church. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography David A. deSilva is Trustees Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Ashland Theological Seminary at Ashland, Ohio. He is the author of twenty-five books, including An Introduction to the New Testament (2nd ed., 2018), Introducing the Apocrypha (2nd ed., 2018), Day of Atonement (2015), and The Jewish Teachers of Jesus, James, and Jude (2011). Review "This collection of essays is from a world-leading scholar on 4 Maccabees and the Apocrypha. The contributions represent two decades of deSilvas research and are essential reading for those interested in Jewish engagement with Greek literary culture, rhetoric, and education." --Sean A. Adams, University of Glasgow "In his third major scholarly contribution to 4 Maccabees, deSilva masterfully offers new insights into the study of this literary and philosophical jewel of ancient wisdom. Often overlooked by Christians and Jews, the text comes back to life as a fundamental testimony for understanding the intersection between Hellenistic Judaism and Christian origins." --Gabriele Boccaccini, University of Michigan Long Description Fourth Maccabees is a superbly crafted oration that presents a case for the Jewish way of life couched almost entirely in terms of Greek ethical ideals. Its author delights in the Torah, the Law of Moses, as the divinely given path to becoming our best selves now. In this collection of essays spanning two decades of study, David deSilva examines the formative training that produced such an author, the rhetorical crafting and effect of his work, the authors creative use of both Jewish and Greek literary resources, and the books enduring message and legacy in the Christian church. Review Quote "This collection of essays is from a world-leading scholar on 4 Maccabees and the Apocrypha. The contributions represent two decades of deSilvas research and are essential reading for those interested in Jewish engagement with Greek literary culture, rhetoric, and education." --Sean A. Adams, University of Glasgow "In his third major scholarly contribution to 4 Maccabees, deSilva masterfully offers new insights into the study of this literary and philosophical jewel of ancient wisdom. Often overlooked by Christians and Jews, the text comes back to life as a fundamental testimony for understanding the intersection between Hellenistic Judaism and Christian origins." --Gabriele Boccaccini, University of Michigan Details ISBN1725270692 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1725270692 ISBN-13 9781725270695 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-11-02 Author David A. Desilva UK Release Date 2020-11-02 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-11-02 NZ Release Date 2020-11-02 US Release Date 2020-11-02 Pages 268 DEWEY 229.7506 Audience General Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130806576;

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