Jews in the Hellenistic world: Josephus, Aristeas, the Sibylline oracles, Eupolemus

This book aims to introduce the work of Hellenistic Jewish writers of the period 200 BC to AD 200. Four in particular are studied. The authors of the Letter of Aristeas and the Sibylline Oracles came from second-century BC Egypt. Eupolemus wrote probably in Jerusalem at the same time. Josephus, a pr...

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Main Author: Bartlett, John R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1985.
In:Year: 1985
Reviews:Bartlett, J.F., Jews in the Hellenistic World (Cambridge Commentaries on Writings of the Jewish and Christian World 200 BC to AD 200, 1/i), Cambridge, CUP, 1985. Pp. x + 209. Cloth, £25.00. ISBN 0-521-24246-0. Paper, £8.95. ISBN 0-521-28551-8 (1986)
[Rezension von: BARTLETT, JOHN R., Jews in the Hellenistic World: Josephus, Aristeas, The Sibylline Oracles, Eupolemus] (1987) (Droge, Arthur J., 1953 -)
Series/Journal:Cambridge commentaries on writings of the Jewish and Christian world, 200 BC to AD 200 volume 1, part 1
Further subjects:B Jews ; History ; 586 B.C.-70 A.D ; Sources
B Greek literature Jewish authors Translations into English
B Greek literature ; Jewish authors ; Translations into English
B Jews History, 586 B.C.-70 A.D. Sources
B Greek literature Jewish authors Translations into English
B Jews History 586 B.C.-70 A.D Sources
B Judaism ; History ; Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D ; Sources
B Judaism History, Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D. Sources
B Judaism History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D Sources
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Print version: 9780521242462
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Summary:This book aims to introduce the work of Hellenistic Jewish writers of the period 200 BC to AD 200. Four in particular are studied. The authors of the Letter of Aristeas and the Sibylline Oracles came from second-century BC Egypt. Eupolemus wrote probably in Jerusalem at the same time. Josephus, a priest from Judaea, wrote in Rome in the late first century AD. Using Greek, not Hebrew or Aramaic, and conscious of the position of Jews in the Graeco-Roman world, they wished to demonstrate that their cultural and religious heritage stood comparison with the Graeco-Roman tradition and that Jews were neither so philosophically naive nor so politically troublesome as they were often supposed to be. An opening chapter describing the position of Jews in the Hellenistic world is followed by selected passages, all newly translated, with introductory essays and commentary. The collection makes available to students much material hitherto not easily accessible.
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ISBN:0511621302
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511621307