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Hellenistic Scholarship and the Greek Jewish Epic of the Second Temple Period
Hellenistic Scholarship and the Greek Jewish Epic of the Second Temple Period

Author(s): Aleksandra Klęczar
Subject(s): Cultural history
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.

Summary/Abstract: One cannot begin to comprehend the character of Hellenistic Jewish literature without taking into account the fact that it exists at the crossroads of two different cultures: while belonging – as far as themes, motifs and inspiration of the works are concerned – to the Jewish tradition, it is also firmly rooted in Greek literature and culture.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 79-89
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English