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Heritage and hellenism : the reinvention of Jewish tradition /

Main Author: Gruen, Erich S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, 1998.
Series:Hellenistic culture and society ; 30
Subjects:
Judaism > History > Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.
Greek literature > Jewish authors > History and criticism.
Judaism > Apologetic works > History and criticism.
Hellenism.
RELIGION > Judaism > History.
Greek literature > Jewish authors.
Judaism > Apologetic works.
Judaism > Post-exilic period (Judaism)
Hellenisme.
Jodendom.
Joden.
Culturele invloeden.
Table of Contents:
  • Hellenism and the Hasmonaeans
  • The use and abuse of the Exodus story
  • The Hellenistic images of Joseph
  • Scriptural stories in new guise
  • Embellishments and inventions
  • Kings and Jews
  • Pride and precedence.

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