Early Christian Literature and Intertextuality : Volume 1: Thematic Studies

Name: Early Christian Literature and Intertextuality : Volume 1: Thematic Studies
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the intricate world of intertextuality in early Christian literature with "Early Christian Literature and Intertextuality: Volume 1: Thematic Studies." This scholarly work delves into how later scriptures engage with and build upon older biblical texts, offering fresh perspectives for interpreters. The collection features essays that examine pre-Christian and Christian texts, analyzing the use of scripture across diverse Jewish and Christian traditions. Discover studies on the Dead Sea Scrolls, different versions of scriptures, and the interpretation of scripture within apocalyptic and eschatological contexts. Key themes explored include the utilization of Old Testament scripture in the Gospels and Acts, the Apostle Paul's interpretation of scripture, and the application of scripture in non-Pauline writings. The essays also illuminate how older scripture clarifies important teachings and resolves social conflicts, touching upon themes such as law, conversion, anthropology, paradise, and Messianism. The book concludes with insightful studies on significant Christian interpreters, Aphrahat in the East and Augustine in the West. This volume is part of the LNTS sub-series Studies in Scripture in Early Judaism and Christianity (SSEJC), volume 14. Summary: ISBN Early Christian Literature and Intertextuality (Volume 1: Thematic Studies). Genre: Educational, Book cover type: Hardcover, Language version: English. Width: 156 mm, Height: 234 mm.