| Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man: Revisiting the Book of Parables Contributor(s): Boccaccini, Gabriele (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0802803776 ISBN-13: 9780802803771 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $46.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: Jason von Ehrenkrook, associate editor, Distinguished in the field of Enochic studies, Gabriele Boccaccini led the way in June 2005 at the Third Enoch Seminar, entirely devoted to the Book of Parables in light of Second Temple Judaism and Christian origins. The unusual and compelling collection of essays found here reflects the spirit of sharing and dialogue that has made these seminars so popular and intriguing to scholars throughout the world. This third collection of essays from these historic meetings contains the observations and contemplations of forty-four scholars, includes a helpful introduction by Boccaccini detailing the history of the movement, and ends with likely prospects for future research and an extensive bibliography compiled by associate editor Jason von Ehrenkrook for further study. Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man will be a significant contribution for the understanding and discussion of ancient Judaism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology |
| Dewey: 229.913 |
| LCCN: 2007003415 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.28" W x 9.14" (1.73 lbs) 555 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic |
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| Publisher Description: Distinguished in the field of Enochic studies, Gabriele Boccaccini led the way in June 2005 at the Third Enoch Seminar, entirely devoted to the Book of Parables in light of Second Temple Judaism and Christian origins. The unusual and compelling collection of essays found here reflects the spirit of sharing and dialogue that has made these seminars so popular and intriguing to scholars throughout the world.This third collection of essays from these historic meetings contains the observations and contemplations of forty-four scholars, includes a helpful introduction by Boccaccini detailing the history of the movement, and ends with likely prospects for future research and an extensive bibliography compiled by associate editor Jason von Ehrenkrook for further study.Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man will be a significant contribution for the understanding and discussion of ancient Judaism. |
Contributor Bio(s): Boccaccini, Gabriele: - Gabriele Boccaccini is professor of Second Temple Judaismand Christian origins at the University of Michigan anddirector of the Enoch Seminar, a biennial internationalconference on the Enoch literature. |