Second Temple Judaism in Scholarly Perspective

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List of Abbreviations: Primary Sources
List of Abbreviations: Secondary Sources
Introduction â" Loren T. Stuckenbruck, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich and Daniel M. Gurtner, Gateway Seminary, USA
1. Biblical Texts and Archaeology: Partners in Meaning â" Andrea Berlin, Boston University, USA
2. Synagogues at the Intersection of Text and Archaeology: The Genesis and Framework of Second Temple Judaism â" Anders Runesson, University of Oslo, Norway
3. Archaeology and Written Evidence: The Problem of the Bar Kokhba Revolt â" Michael Owen Wise, University of Northwesternâ"St. Paul, USA
4. Studying the Sacred Literature of Second Temple Judaism: Beyond âReception Historyâ â"Molly M. Zahn, Yale Divinity School, USA
5. Group Dynamics and Ritual in the Dead Sea Scrolls â" Jutta Jokiranta, University of Helsinki, Finland
6. First Century Jewish Betrothal Practices: Judean Desert Contracts, the Gospel of Matthew, and Rabbis in Dialogue â" Daniel M. Gurtner, Gateway Seminary, USA
7. Jesus Traditions and Paul's Epistles as Sources for Second Temple Judaism â" Menachem Kister, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
8. Johannine Messianic Portrait of Jesus as Witness to the Reception of Moses in Second Temple Judaism â" Serge Ruzer, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
9. Prayer, Paideia, and Performance: Synergistic Ways of Textualizing Revelation in Second Temple Judaism â" Judith H. Newman, University of Toronto, Canada
10. 1 Enoch and the New Testament â" Cana Werman, University of the Negev, Israel
11. What is Needed to Advance the Study of Second Temple Judaism? â" John J. Collins, Yale Divinity School, USA
Contributors
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Index of Ancient Sources
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Subjects