Beyond the Essene hypothesis
the parting of the ways between Qumran and Enochic Judaism
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Author
Publication
1998 - William B. Eerdmans Pub., Grand Rapids, Mich, Michigan
Language
English
Word Count
57,500 words, Guess
Page Count
230 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL694548M
- ISBN-100802843603
- OCLC Control Number37837643
- OCLC Control Numberbeyondessenehypo00bocc
- Library of Congress Control Number97041870
and 2 more
- LibraryThing776483
- Goodreads840789
Classifications
- DDC296.8/14
- LCCBM175.Q6 B63 1998
Description
This volume offers a view of the ideology of the Qumran sect, the ancient desert community closely related to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Gabriele Boccaccini moves beyond the Essene hypothesis and posits a unique relationship between what he terms "Enochic Judaism" and the group traditionally known as the Essenes. Building his case on what the historical records tell us about the Essenes and on a systematic analysis of the documents found at Qumran, Boccaccini argues that the literature betrays the core of an ancient and distinct variety of Second Temple Judaism. Tracing the development of this tradition, Boccaccini shows that the Essene community at Qumran was really the offspring of the Enochic party, which in turn contributed to the birth of parties led by John the Baptist and Jesus. Convincingly argued, this work will surely spark fresh debate in the discussion on the Qumran community and the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.
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