Testing and Temptation in Second Temple Jewish and Early Christian Texts
Testing and Temptation in Second Temple Jewish and Early Christian Texts
About this book
"Second Temple Jewish and early Christian writings assume that 'testing' and 'temptation' form an inescapable part of human experience, from Eden to Massah to the eschaton. The contributions in this volume explore the roles, vocabulary, and functions of testing in these traditions."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper.
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- OL Work ID
- OL26586342W
Subjects
Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.TemptationCongressesBiblical teachingTemptation (Jewish theology)Spiritual lifeJudaismHistoryEarly Christian literatureJewish literature