Persian Influence on Daniel and Jewish Apocalyptic Literature

— —

Professor Vicente Dobroruka (University of Brasilia, Brazil) James H Charlesworth (Princeton Theological Seminary USA)

Persian Influence on Daniel and Jewish Apocalyptic Literature

Professor Vicente Dobroruka (University of Brasilia, Brazil), James H Charlesworth (Princeton Theological Seminary USA)

$59.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

T.& T.Clark Ltd
30 November 2023

History of religion; Old Testaments; Judaism; Zoroastrianism

Series: Jewish and Christian Texts

Vicente Dobroruka explores Iranian influence on Second Temple Judaism, providing a new explanation of Persian culture and history in the context of biblical accounts by focusing on the spread of Zoroastrian ideas in the period c.300 BCE–200 CE.

Dobroruka begins his investigation with an overview of the problems posed by a dualistic worldview—he examines the Indo-European origins of Zarathushtra and his ideas, explores the long-term implications for the notion of free-will, and clarifies the lightness/darkness paradigm that originated in Persia. Following this, Dobroruka discusses a variety of concepts that illustrate this influence, such as the role of matter and the material world, aspects of dualism and the cosmic struggle, the perspectives on the rewards for the just and the opposing punishments for the wicked, the idea of an ‘Anointed One’, shamanistic visionary experience, the resurrection, and the concepts of Sheol and Paradise.

By: Professor Vicente Dobroruka (University of Brasilia Brazil)
Edited by: James H Charlesworth (Princeton Theological Seminary USA)
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780567705297
ISBN 10: 0567705293
Series: Jewish and Christian Texts
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword James H. Charlesworth Introduction Chapter 1: Good and Evil - Light and Darkness in the 'War Scroll' from Qumran and in the World Portrayed in Avestan Scripture and Related Material. Chapter 2: Rewards and Punishment: When Matter Matters Chapter 3: Redeemers Chapter 4: Visionary Experiences Chapter 5: Resurrection Chapter 6: Paradise Lost and Found Conclusion Appendix: Dating theTexts Bibliography

Vicente Dobroruka is Professor in the Department of Ancient History at the University of Brasilia, Brazil.

Reviews for Persian Influence on Daniel and Jewish Apocalyptic Literature

[A]n important contribution to a neglected area in HB scholarship... This book can be recommended to anyone interested in the relationship between Zoroastrianism and Judaism. * The Society for Old Testament Study Book List *