
The Use and Function of Scripture in 1 Maccabees
Dongbin Choi(Author)
T.& T.Clark Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 21. April 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-567-69645-8 (ISBN)
Description
Dongbin Choi offers a philological and thematic analysis on the scriptural language in the book of 1 Maccabees, a text that is written with a linguistic technique that utilizes earlier Jewish texts in order to promote the religiopolitical agendas of its author. Choi engages in the dialogue between the traditional view that treats 1 Maccabees as a religious writing, and the radical view that considers it as political propaganda.
Choi suggests that the author of 1 Maccabees deploys scriptural language in such a nuanced way that he both promotes the legitimacy of the Hasmonean rule in Judea under John Hyrcanus I, and shows his appreciation of conservative Jewish sensitivity toward their traditions relating to Deuteronomic covenant, biblical judges, and Jewish messianism. By discussing past scholarly literature on the use and function of Scripture in 1 Maccabees, analyzing various literary, political, and cultural aspects that influenced the creation of the text, and finally exploring philological and conceptual parallels between Scripture and 1 Maccabees and the use of Scripture in the eulogies of the Hasmoneans, Choi has created a singular reinterpretation of both text and author.
Choi suggests that the author of 1 Maccabees deploys scriptural language in such a nuanced way that he both promotes the legitimacy of the Hasmonean rule in Judea under John Hyrcanus I, and shows his appreciation of conservative Jewish sensitivity toward their traditions relating to Deuteronomic covenant, biblical judges, and Jewish messianism. By discussing past scholarly literature on the use and function of Scripture in 1 Maccabees, analyzing various literary, political, and cultural aspects that influenced the creation of the text, and finally exploring philological and conceptual parallels between Scripture and 1 Maccabees and the use of Scripture in the eulogies of the Hasmoneans, Choi has created a singular reinterpretation of both text and author.
Reviews / Votes
A fine study and a welcome contribution to the field. * Religious Studies Review * [T]his work is a valuable study. * Journal for the Study of the Old Testament * The readable work .. is characterized by detailed and convincing individual analyses. * Theologische Revue (Bloomsbury Translation) *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-567-69645-8 (9780567696458)
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The Use and Function of Scripture in 1 Maccabees
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Dongbin Choi
The Use and Function of Scripture in 1 Maccabees
E-Book
10/2020
1st Edition
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€35.49
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Person
Dongbin Choi graduated with a PhD from the University of Nottingham, UK.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. The Contribution of the Literary, Social and Cultural Milieus on the Appropriation of Scripture in 1 Maccabees
3. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Philological Parallels
4. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Conceptual Parallels
5. Scripture and the Role of the Hasmoneans: A Study on the Eulogies of Judas and Simon
6. Final Conclusion
7. Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. The Contribution of the Literary, Social and Cultural Milieus on the Appropriation of Scripture in 1 Maccabees
3. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Philological Parallels
4. The Use of Scripture in 1 Maccabees: Conceptual Parallels
5. Scripture and the Role of the Hasmoneans: A Study on the Eulogies of Judas and Simon
6. Final Conclusion
7. Bibliography
Index