
Book of Jubilees
James VanderKam(Author)
Sheffield Academic Press
Published on 1. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-1-85075-767-2 (ISBN)
Description
The Book of Jubilees, a Jewish retelling of Genesis and the first half of Exodus, was an important work for the community of the Dead Sea Scrolls. This Guide, following the format of this successful series, gives an introduction to Jubilees that covers its dating, its textual history and its purpose; a survey of its theological teachings and themes; and a section-by-section commentary that includes a comparison of its divergences from Genesis and the meaning and emphasis of each section. This volume, by the leading authority on Jubilees, provides the very best introduction for the student and scholar to one of the most important texts of Early Judaism.
Reviews / Votes
"VanderKam . . . notes that the book of Jubilees "is a second-century BCE retelling of the material found in Genesis and the first half of Exodus." He presents a description of the book; textual evidence; the major editions and translations into English; and the historical setting." --Ecclesiastical History, 53/1 Jan 2002 "VanderKam is the leading authority in the world on this book. A lifetime of scholarship is made readily accessible in this volume." --Ralph Klein, Currents in Theology and Mission, June 2002More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85075-767-2 (9781850757672)
DOI
CBID120200
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Book of Jubilees
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Person
James VanderKam is John A. O'Brien Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
Content
1. Introduction
Description
The Text of the Book of Jubilees
The Approximate Date of Composition
Further Reading
2. Survey of the Book of Jubilees
Jubilees 1: An Introduction to the Bible
Jubilees 2.1-11.13: The Primeval Stories
Jubilees 11.14-50.13: From Abra(ha)m to Moses
Further Reading
3. Aspects of the Book of Jubilees
Jubilees' Self-Presentation
Jubilees in Relation to Genesis-Exodus
The Theology of the Author
The Book of Jubilees and its Author
Jubilees' Influence on Later Literature
Further Reading
Description
The Text of the Book of Jubilees
The Approximate Date of Composition
Further Reading
2. Survey of the Book of Jubilees
Jubilees 1: An Introduction to the Bible
Jubilees 2.1-11.13: The Primeval Stories
Jubilees 11.14-50.13: From Abra(ha)m to Moses
Further Reading
3. Aspects of the Book of Jubilees
Jubilees' Self-Presentation
Jubilees in Relation to Genesis-Exodus
The Theology of the Author
The Book of Jubilees and its Author
Jubilees' Influence on Later Literature
Further Reading