Rhetorical Analysis of Two Maccabees
| Author | : Eugene Coetzer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 568 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Electronic dissertations |
| ISBN | : |
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A Rhetorical Analysis of 2 Maccabees
| Author | : Eugene Coetzer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Electronic dissertations |
| ISBN | : |
Rhetorical -- Communicative strategy -- 2 Maccabees -- Jews -- Jerusalem -- Temple -- Judaism -- Judas Maccabaeus.
Tales of High Priests and Taxes
| Author | : Sylvie Honigman |
| Publisher | : University of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 570 |
| Release | : 2021-03-16 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0520383141 |
In the wake of the conquests of Alexander the Great, the ancient world of the Bible—the ancient Near East—came under Greek rule, and in the land of Israel, time-old traditions met Greek culture. But with the accession of King Antiochos IV, the soft power of culture was replaced with armed conflict, and soon the Jews rebelled against their imperial masters, as recorded in the Biblical books of the Maccabees. Whereas most scholars have dismissed the biblical accounts of religious persecution and cultural clash, Sylvie Honigman combines subtle literary analysis with deep historical insight to show how their testimony can be reconciled with modern historical analysis by conversing with the biblical authors, so to speak, in their own language to understand the ways they described their experiences. Honigman contends that these stories are not mere fantasies but genuine attempts to cope with the massacre that followed the rebellion by giving it new meaning. This reading also discloses fresh political and economic factors.
Rhetoric in 2 Maccabees
| Author | : Nicholas Peter Legh |
| Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2021-03 |
| Genre | : Bible |
| ISBN | : 9781527563582 |
From a religio-historical perspective, 2Maccabees should be considered a watershed narrativeâ "one that describes the threat of Hellenisation to traditional Jewish religious society. However, by the time 2Macc was written (c. 124 BCE), Judaism had already been greatly Hellenised and, quite ironically, the Jewish opponents to Hellenisation were deliberately employing Greek rhetorical and literary competencies to combat supposedly iniquitous Greek influences. Accordingly, 2Macc has intrigued scholars since at least the nineteenth century. Here, research has variously focused on the grammatical-historical approach (1891 to 1949), the socio- economical approach (1959 to 1985), and the ubiquitous impact of Hellenisation (1986 to 2012). The chapters in this book reflect post-2012 insights of nine prominent scholars dedicated to presenting some of the very latest findings in the context of 2Macc research. Here, they make use of some of the latest methods, with particular emphasis on narratology and rhetoric. This book, which offers a wide spectrum of the latest theological insights into Second Temple Judaism, should be considered an essential source for serious Biblical scholars.
2 Maccabees
| Author | : Robert Doran |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 361 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : RELIGION |
| ISBN | : 9781506421438 |
"The second-century (B.C.E.) Maccabean revolt against Seleucid oppression was a watershed event in early Jewish history and Second Maccabees is an important testimony to the revolt and its aftermath. Robert Doran's commentary on 2 Maccabees explores the interplay between history and historiography in the document. Providing detailed philological analysis of the elegant Greek of the text, Doran carefully sifts the evidence for the historicity of the events recounted, while giving full attention to the literary and rhetorical qualities that mark this dramatic narrative."--Publisher's description.
Rhetoric in 2Maccabees
| Author | : Nicholas Peter Legh Allen |
| Publisher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2021-01-29 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1527565238 |
From a religio-historical perspective, 2Maccabees should be considered a watershed narrative—one that describes the threat of Hellenisation to traditional Jewish religious society. However, by the time 2Macc was written (c. 124 BCE), Judaism had already been greatly Hellenised and, quite ironically, the Jewish opponents to Hellenisation were deliberately employing Greek rhetorical and literary competencies to combat supposedly iniquitous Greek influences. Accordingly, 2Macc has intrigued scholars since at least the nineteenth century. Here, research has variously focused on the grammatical-historical approach (1891 to 1949), the socio- economical approach (1959 to 1985), and the ubiquitous impact of Hellenisation (1986 to 2012). The chapters in this book reflect post-2012 insights of nine prominent scholars dedicated to presenting some of the very latest findings in the context of 2Macc research. Here, they make use of some of the latest methods, with particular emphasis on narratology and rhetoric. This book, which offers a wide spectrum of the latest theological insights into Second Temple Judaism, should be considered an essential source for serious Biblical scholars.
Toward a Theology of the Septuagint
| Author | : Martin Rösel |
| Publisher | : SBL Press |
| Total Pages | : 460 |
| Release | : 2020-07-17 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0884144305 |
Innovative Septuagint research from an international group of scholars Toward a Theology of the Septuagint: Stellenbosch Congress on the Septuagint, 2018 focuses on the question of whether it is appropriate and possible to formulate a theology of the Septuagint. Nineteen English and German essays examine Old Testament, New Testament, and extrabiblical texts from a variety of methodological perspectives to demonstrate that such a theology is indeed necessary and possible. Features Nuanced discussion of whether and how a theology of the Septuagint can be written Extensive methodological discussions Close textual studies of biblical, Greek philosophical, and Jewish sources Abstracts of each essay
Redefining the Standards in Attic, Koine, and Atticism
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 357 |
| Release | : 2024-09-12 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9004687319 |
Scholarship surrounding the standard varieties of Ancient Greek (Attic, the Koine, and Atticistic Greek) focused from its beginnings until relatively recently on determining fixed uniformities or differences between them. This collection of essays advocates for understanding them as interconnected and continuously evolving and suggests viewing them as living organisms shaped by their speakers and texts. The authors propose approaches that integrate linguistics, sociolinguistics, and literary studies to explore how speakers navigate linguistic norms and social dynamics, leading to innovations and reshaping of standards. Each contribution challenges the dichotomy between standards and deviations, suggesting that studying linguistic diversity through socio-literary interconnectedness can enrich our understanding of language history and cultural wealth.
Temple Propaganda
| Author | : Robert Doran SJ |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2023-11-14 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1666786136 |
This work first addresses the unity of 2 Maccabees, arguing that the epitome is a unified piece, separate from the prefixed letters. The author then explores the syntax and style of the epitome, noting rhetorical features and arguing that the work uses a nicety of syntax associated with classical, literary writers. The analysis of the narrative reveals a three-fold structure: (a) 2 Macc 3--the attack of Heliodorus; (b) 2 Macc 4:1--10:9--the profanation of the temple and its purification; (c) 2 Macc 10:10--15:36--the defense of the temple. Besides the theme of the defense of the temple, this analysis also revealed the theme defending the Jews against attacks that they are anti-social. Finally, the author explores the epitome in relation to Hellenistic historiography. He argues against the notion that the epitome of 2 Maccabees belongs to the genre of 'pathetic history,' and instead demonstrates that the work belongs to the sub-genre of the defense of a temple by its god.
Passion, Persecution, and Epiphany in Early Jewish Literature
| Author | : Nicholas Peter Legh Allen |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2020-04-08 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1000767329 |
This volume examines Jewish literature produced from c. 700 B.C.E. to c. 200 C.E. from a socio-theological perspective. In this context, it offers a scholarly attempt to understand how the ancient Jewish psyche dealt with times of extreme turmoil and how Jewish theology altered to meet the challenges experienced. The volume explores various early Jewish literature, including both the canonical and apocryphal scripture. Here, reference is often made to a divine epiphany (a moment of unexpected and prodigious revelation or insight) as a response to abuse, suffering and passion. Many of the chapters deal with these issues in relation to the Antiochan crisis of 169 to 164 B.C.E. in Judea, one of the more notable periods of oppression. This watershed event appears to have served as a catalyst for the new apocalyptic texts which were produced up until c. 200 C.E, and which reflect a new theological dynamic in Judaism – one that informed subsequent Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism. Passion, Persecution and Epiphany in Early Jewish Literature will be of interest to anyone working on the Bible (both Masoretic and LXX) and early Jewish literature, as well as students of Jewish history and the Levant in the classical period.
