Enoch and the Growth of and Apocalyptic Tradition

Enoch and the Growth of and Apocalyptic Tradition
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Download or read book Enoch and the Growth of and Apocalyptic Tradition written by James C. Vanderkam and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VanderKam carries further an investigation of the relation between wisdom and apocalypse. He shows that not simply wisdom, but mantic wisdom has informed the authors of 1 Enoch 1-36, 73-107. VanderKam affirms the basic correctness of each researcher but sees in their work shortcomings which his own study seeks to rectify.


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