| Warding Off Evil: Apotropaic Tradition in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Synoptic Gospels Contributor(s): Morris, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3161552636 ISBN-13: 9783161552632 Publisher: Mohr Siebeck OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Judaism - History - Religion | Christian Theology - History |
| Series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament 2.Reihe |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.15 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this study, Michael J. Morris examines aspects of synoptic gospel demonology; specifically, human responses to demonic evil. It is clear that early Christian demonology can be more fully understood against the background of early Jewish traditions. In the Dead Sea Scrolls, for instance, there are two fundamental ways by which protection against demons is sought. The first anti-demonic method is "exorcism," and the second is characterized by its preventative nature and is typically referred to as "apotropaism." Although many contributions have been made on the topic of exorcism in the gospels, less attention has been paid to the presence of apotropaic features in the gospel texts. Therefore, Michael J. Morris offers a timely examination of apotropaic tradition in early Judaism and its significance for demonological material in the synoptic gospels. |