Temple Propaganda : The Purpose and Character of 2 Maccabees Paperback / softback
by Robert Doran
Part of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly Monograph Series series
Paperback / softback
Description
This work first addresses the unity of 2 Maccabees, arguing that the epitome is a unified piece, separate from the prefixed letters.
The author then explores the syntax and style of the epitome, noting rhetorical features and arguing that the work uses a nicety of syntax associated with classical, literary writers.
The analysis of the narrative reveals a three-fold structure: a) 2 Maccabees 3 - the attack of Heliodorus; b) 2 Macc 4:1 - 10:9 - the profanation of the temple and its purification; c) 2 Macc 10:10 - 15:36 - the defense of the temple.
Besides the theme of the defense of the temple, this analysis also revealed the theme defending the Jews against attacks that they are anti-social.
Finally, the author explores the epitome in relation to Hellenistic historiography.
He argues against the notion that the epitome of 2 Maccabees belongs to the genre of 'pathetic history, ' and instead demonstrates that the work belongs to the sub-genre of the defense of a temple by its god.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:277 pages
- Publisher:Catholic Biblical Association
- Publication Date:23/07/1981
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- ISBN:9780915170111
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:277 pages
- Publisher:Catholic Biblical Association
- Publication Date:23/07/1981
- Category:
- ISBN:9780915170111
