Judaism and Hellenism by Martin Hengel (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Judaism and Hellenism by Martin Hengel A much needed reissue of this ever popular resource and textbook. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the fascinating story of a group of reformers who tried to go too fast, bungled their reform, and so changed the course of history. Hengels thesis is that Hellenistic influences were, and had been for centuries, smoothly penetrating Judaism even in Jerusalem; there was respect on both sides between Jew and Greek. Then the Greek party tried to go too fast, make Hellenization obligatory and outlaw the Law. This occasioned a furious defensive reaction; Judaism clammed up, became xenophobic and rigoristic, producing the attitude which in its turn created the defensive reaction of anti-Semitism which has stained so many centuries. The defensive rigidity set up in Judaism made it unable to respond to Jesus creative reinterpretation of the Law, and so led to the rejection of Christianity. This is a truly important scholarly work. The exhaustive collection of evidence will make it a fundamental textbook for the period (The Tablet). `A foundation book and essential as a source book and as a guide to trends in present research (The Expository Times). Martin Hengel was Professor of New Testament and Early Judaism in the University of Tubingen. Author Biography Martin Hengel was Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Judaism at the University of Tubingen in Germany until his death in 2009. Details ISBN0334053056 Author Martin Hengel ISBN-10 0334053056 ISBN-13 9780334053057 Format Hardcover Pages 666 Year 2012 Imprint SCM Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 296.09 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title JUDAISM & HELLENISM Language English Media Book Residence US Birth 1963 Publication Date 2012-06-19 UK Release Date 2012-06-19 AU Release Date 2012-06-19 NZ Release Date 2012-06-19 Publisher SCM Press Alternative 9780334053057 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:85481087;

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