Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus
Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus

Author: Michael Avioz

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-11-12

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0567681165

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Michael Avioz builds upon his earlier work on Josephus as an exegete, providing a comprehensive study of Josephus' contribution to the crystallization of the Halakha which focuses on the similarities (and dissimilarities) between his work and the tannaitic sources, as well as contemporary Second Temple sources. Avioz begins by providing a clear definition of Halakha, and offering an explanation of methodology and sources. He then examines the structure and contents of the Pentateuch in Josephus' writing, before moving on to more specific coverage of the Decalogue in the work of Josephus and its relation to other laws in the Pentateuch. Further analysis is applied to the laws in the books of Leviticus-Deuteronomy and on laws that appear outside the Pentateuch. Throughout, Avioz makes close comparisons between biblical laws and Josephus' rewriting of them, in order to consider the reasons behind this rewriting and the origins of the texts that Josephus may have had access to in his exegetical work. Avioz is consequently able to draw clear conclusions about the interpretative traditions that Josephus had access to and worked within, and about how he used them in his writing.

The Words of Moses
The Words of Moses

Author: Sarah J. K. Pearce

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9783161507335

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Recent studies highlight the character of Deuteronomy's laws of public officials (Deut. 16.18-18.22) as the first draft for a constitutional government of the future. Sarah Pearce explores what these laws meant for Jewish interpreters and their communities in the Second Temple period. Her focus is on the reception and transformation of Deuteronomy's laws on the organisation of justice (Deut. 16.18-17.13): the appointment of local judiciaries; the authority and function of the central court; and the prohibition of single testimony. The author offers a detailed commentary on these laws in sources including the Masoretic Text, the Samaritan Pentateuch, Greek Deuteronomy, the Books of Chronicles, the Temple Scroll, the Damascus Document, Philo of Alexandria, and Josephus. Her aim is to understand the ancient interpreters of Deuteronomy, first and foremost, in their own terms and their own contexts.

A Companion to Josephus
A Companion to Josephus

Author: Honora Howell Chapman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1444335332

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A Companion to Josephus presents a collection of readings from international scholars that explore the works of the first century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. Represents the first single-volume collection of readings to focus on Josephus Covers a wide range of disciplinary approaches to the subject, including reception history Features contributions from 29 eminent scholars in the field from four continents Reveals important insights into the Jewish and Roman worlds at the moment when Christianity was gaining ground as a movement Named Outstanding Academic Title of 2016 by Choice Magazine, a publication of the American Library Association

Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus
Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus

Author: Michael Avioz

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780567681171

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Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Laws of Exodus in Josephus -- Chapter 2: The Laws of Leviticus in Josephus' Writings -- Chapter 3: The Laws of the Book of Numbers in Josephus -- Chapter 4: The Laws of Deuteronomy in Josephus -- Chapter 5: Juxtaposition in Josephus' Rewriting of the Laws -- Chapter 6: Reasons for the Commandments in Josephus' Writings -- Chapter 7: Josephus' Perspective on Defining Moses as a Lawgiver or Mediator -- Chapter 8: Was Josephus Influenced by Roman Law? -- Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index.

Antiquities of the Jews ; Book - I
Antiquities of the Jews ; Book - I

Author: Flavius Josephus

Publisher: Alpha Edition

Published: 2021-12-16

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9789355396266

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The book, "" Antiquities of the Jews; Book - I "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Josephus on Jesus
Josephus on Jesus

Author: Alice Whealey

Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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The Testimonium Flavianum, a brief passage in Jewish Antiquities by Flavius Josephus (37 - ca. 100 AD), is widely considered the only extant evidence besides the Bible of the historicity of Jesus Christ. In the sixteenth century the authenticity of this passage was challenged by scholars, launching a controversy that has still not been resolved. Josephus on Jesus: The Testimonium Flavianum Controversy from Late Antiquity to Modern Times is a history of this passage and the long-standing debate over its authenticity. Because it may be the most quoted ancient text next to the Bible, this book not only illuminates the history of the Testimonium Flavianum through the ages, but also the general development of historical criticism in the Western World.

Jewish Traditions in Early Christian Literature, Volume 1 Paul and the Jewish Law
Jewish Traditions in Early Christian Literature, Volume 1 Paul and the Jewish Law

Author: Peter Tomson

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 9004275142

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While interest in Paul's relationship to Judaism has been growing recently, this study adds an important aspect by comparing Paul’s practical instruction with the ancient halakha or Jewish traditional law. First Corinthians is found to be a source of prime importance, and surprisingly, halakha appears to be basic to Paul's instruction for non-Jewish Christians. The book includes thorough discussion of hermeneutic and methodological implications, always viewed in relation to the history of Pauline and Judaic study. Attention is also being paid to the setting within Hellenistic culture. Finally, conclusions are drawn about the texture of Paul's thought and these are applied to two ‘theological’ passages decisive for his place in Judaism. Historical and theological implications are vast, both regarding Paul's relationship to Judaism, his attitude towards Jesus and his Apostles, and the meaning of his teaching concerning justification and the Law.