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Revolt of the scribes: the origins of apocalyptic literature
2009, Fortress Press
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Revolt of the scribes: resistance and apocalyptic origins
2009, Fortress Press
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Table of Contents
Introduction: "Clueless about apocalypticism"?
Scribal resistance to Hellenistic imperial rule
An escalating crisis in Judea under Hellenistic rule
The statue and the stone : the tales of Daniel
The giants who kill and devour : Enoch's Book of the watchers
Wolves and sheep, eagles and lambs : Enoch's Animal vision and other historical summaries
A terrifying fourth beast, devouring and stamping : the visions of Daniel
Scribal resistance to Roman imperial rule
Roman conquest and roman rule
The war against the "Kittim" : the covenant community at Qumran
The arrogance of the dragon : Roman conquest in the Psalms of Solomon
Visions of vindication : the parables of Enoch and the updated testament of Moses
Demonstration, organization, and assassination : parallel resistance among scribes
Conclusion: Rethinking "apocalyptic" texts.
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Includes index.
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