The Myth of Rebellious Angels: Studies in Second Temple Judaism and New Testament Texts - Softcover

Stuckenbruck, Loren T.

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9780802873156: The Myth of Rebellious Angels: Studies in Second Temple Judaism and New Testament Texts
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ISBN 10: 0802873154 ISBN 13: 9780802873156
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2017

Synopsis

The mythical story of fallen angels preserved in 1 Enoch and related literature was profoundly influential during the Second Temple period. In this volume renowned scholar Loren Stuckenbruck explores aspects of that influence and demonstrates how the myth was reused and adapted to address new religious and cultural contexts. Stuckenbruck considers a variety of themes, including demonology, giants, exorcism, petitionary prayer, the birth and activity of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the conversion of Gentiles, "apocalyptic" and the understanding of time, and more. He also offers a theological framework for the myth of fallen angels through which to reconsider several New Testament texts—the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, Acts, Paul's letters, and the book of Revelation.

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About the Author


Loren T. Stuckenbruck is professor of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism at the University of Munich. His previous books include 1 Enoch 91–108 and The Fall of the Angels.

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Publisher
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0802873154
ISBN 13 
9780802873156
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
447
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