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 KlęczarSubject(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.
Journal: Classica Cracoviensia
- Issue Year: 2009
- Issue No: 13
- Page Range: 79-89
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English