Fourth Maccabees and the Promotion of the Jewish Philosophy
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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. Using an expansion upon previous scriptural narratives as an opportunity for philosophical exposition, its author delights in the Torah, the Law of Moses, as the divinely given path to becoming our best selves now. Moreover, drawing upon Greek logic tradition, he develops an elaborate rationalisation of that law based upon the promise of eternal life with God. In this collection of essays spanning two decades of study, David deSilva examines the formative training that produced such an author, the rhetorical craft present in his work, and the author's creative use of both Jewish and Greek literary resources. Finally, he demonstrates the book's enduring message and legacy in the Christian church, from theological influence on Origen to textual relations within Codex Sinaiticus.
'This collection of essays is from a world-leading scholar on 4 Maccabees and the ApocryphaThe contributions represent two decades of deSilva's 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
"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)."
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| ISBN 13 | 9780227177891 |
| ISBN 10 | 0227177894 |
| Title | Fourth Maccabees and the Promotion of the Jewish Philosophy |
| Author | David A Desilva |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | James Clarke & Co Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-02-23 |
| Number of pages | 270 |
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