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Jewish literature between the Bible and the Mishnah :

Nickelsburg, George W. E., 1934-

Jewish literature between the Bible and the Mishnah : a historical and literary introduction / George W.E. Nickelsburg. - 2nd ed. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2005. - pm

Tales of the dispersion -- Palestine in the wake of Alexander the Great -- Reform, repression, revolt -- The Hasmoneans and their opponents -- The people at Qumran and their predecessors -- Israel in Egypt -- The Romans and the house of Herod -- Revolt, destruction, reconstruction -- Texts of disputed provenance.

0800637682 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0800637798 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2005019096


Bible.--O.T.--Apocrypha--Introductions.
Dead Sea scrolls.


Apocryphal books (Old Testament)--Introductions.

BS 1700 / .N48

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