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How did the mythical story of fallen angels from 1 Enoch influence literature and religious thoughts during the Second Temple period? Loren T. Stuckenbruck explores aspects of this influence in some of the literature and demonstrates how it was reused and adapted to address new cultural and religious contexts.
The Myth of Rebellious Angels investigates the profound impact of the 1 Enoch narrative on Second Temple period literature and religious thought.
This scholarly work delves into the complex intertextuality between the Enochic tradition and other religious and literary expressions of the Second Temple period. It offers a detailed analysis of how the myth of rebellious angels was reinterpreted and applied to contemporary concerns, providing insight into the evolving religious landscape of the era. The book is expected to be of significant interest to scholars of ancient Judaism and early Christianity.
Page Count:
427
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
ISBN-10:
3161530241
ISBN-13:
9783161530241
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