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Theme and Genre in 4Q177 and Its Scriptural Selections
THEME AND GENRE IN 4Q177 AND ITS SCRIPTURAL SELECTIONS Mark Laughlin and Shani Tzoref Jerusalem 4Q1771 has conventionally been classified as a “thematic pesher,”2 or, more recently as “thematic commentary,”3 or “eschatological midrash.”4 It is one of a group of Qumranic compositions in which the author cites and interprets biblical texts, applying them to the contemporary experience of his community, which he understands to be living in the eschatological era. Unlike the continuous pesharim, thematic pesha- rim are not structured as sequential commentaries on a particular 1 John M. Allegro first pieced together the thirty fragments that he identified as comprising 4Q177, which he labeled 4QCatena A. Cf. John M. Allegro and Arnold A. Anderson. Qumran Cave 4.I (4Q158–4Q186) (DJD V; Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1968), 67–74, Pls. XXIV–XXV. John Strugnell subsequently added four additional fragments, and suggested improvements to Allegro’s readings and reconstructions (“Notes en marge,” 236–48). Annette Steudel re-worked the order of the material in 4Q174 and 4Q177, and argued that the two manuscripts should be regarded as parts of a single composition, which she termed 4QMidrEschat. See George J. Brooke, “From Flori- legium or Midrash to Commentary: The Problem of Re/Naming an Adopted Manu- script,” in this volume. Cf. Annette Steudel, Der Midrasch zur Eschatologie aus der Qumrangemeinde (4QMidrEschata,b): Materielle Rekonstruktion, Textbestand, Gattung und traditionsgeschichtliche Einordnung des durch 4Q174 (“Florilegium”) und 4Q177 (“Catenaa”) repräsentierten Werkes aus den Qumranfunden (STDJ 13; Leiden: Brill, 1994). The current discussion will touch upon the relationship between 4Q177 and 4Q174 but is primarily concerned with the composition of 4Q177 itself. -
On Saints, Sinners, and Sex in the Apocalypse of Saint John and the Sefer Zerubbabel
The University of San Francisco USF Scholarship: a digital repository @ Gleeson Library | Geschke Center Theology & Religious Studies College of Arts and Sciences 12-30-2016 On Saints, Sinners, and Sex in the Apocalypse of Saint John and the Sefer Zerubbabel Natalie Latteri Follow this and additional works at: https://repository.usfca.edu/thrs Part of the Christianity Commons, History of Religion Commons, Jewish Studies Commons, and the Social History Commons Apocalypse of St. John and the Sefer Zerubbabel On Saints, Sinners, and Sex in the Apocalypse of St. John and the Sefer Zerubbabel Natalie E. Latteri, University of New Mexico, NM, USA Abstract The Apocalypse of St. John and the Sefer Zerubbabel [a.k.a Apocalypse of Zerubbabel] are among the most popular apocalypses of the Common Era. While the Johannine Apocalypse was written by a first-century Jewish-Christian author and would later be refracted through a decidedly Christian lens, and the Sefer Zerubbabel was probably composed by a seventh-century Jewish author for a predominantly Jewish audience, the two share much in the way of plot, narrative motifs, and archetypal characters. An examination of these commonalities and, in particular, how they intersect with gender and sexuality, suggests that these texts also may have functioned similarly as a call to reform within the generations that originally received them and, perhaps, among later medieval generations in which the texts remained important. The Apocalypse of St. John and the Sefer Zerubbabel, or Book of Zerubbabel, are among the most popular apocalypses of the Common Era.1 While the Johannine Apocalypse was written by a first-century Jewish-Christian author and would later be refracted through a decidedly Christian lens, and the Sefer Zerubbabel was probably composed by a seventh-century Jewish author for a predominantly Jewish audience, the two share much in the way of plot, narrative motifs, and archetypal characters. -
Nahum Background
(7) Minor Prophets, jrg Nahum Background As I go over Nahum there is one question I want to think about as this will be a point of discussion. How does Nahum’s message apply to us in today’s world? Nahum - this Hebrew name translates to “counselor” or “comforter”. Little is known about Nahum. He is identified as an Elkoshite. The where about’s of “Elkosh” are not known. Scholars speculate on various ancient middle east locations but there is no consensus. One mentioned in several sources was Capernaum, which means “the village of Nahum” on the Sea of Galilee. Nahum was an exceptional writer using a poetic structure, eloquence, and dramatic, descriptive language in powerful ways to convey a hopeful message to Judah and the wrath of God upon Nineveh/Assyria. Among the twelve minor prophets he is dubbed the Poet Prophet. Historical Context: When was this written? Scholars estimate Nahum was written between 663 and 612 BC. This 40 year window was derived from statements in the book of Nahum. He mentions Thebes (No Amon) in Egypt falling to the Assyrians (663 BC) in the past tense, so it had already happened. The future destruction of Nineveh is described as coming. Nineveh was destroyed in 612 BC. Nahum most likely was living in Jerusalem and may have witnessed Sennacherib, King of Assyria attempt to destroy Jerusalem in (701 BC). His prophecy had to be before 612 BC. The Oppressors - Assyrians. They were the first ancient middle east super power. Assyrian kings were brutal to the people they conquered. -
The Trauma of Nineveh's Demise and Downfall: Nahum 2:2–11
HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies ISSN: (Online) 2072-8050, (Print) 0259-9422 Page 1 of 6 Original Research The trauma of Nineveh’s demise and downfall: Nahum 2:2–11 Authors: Trauma is left, right and centre in the whole book of Nahum. The book reflects the oppression 1 Wilhelm J. Wessels and hardship that Judah had experienced at the hands of the imperial power Assyria. For Elizabeth Esterhuizen1 many a reader, the violent and derogative content of this book is in itself a traumatic experience. Affiliations: In this article, the focus is on Nahum 2:2–11 (Masoretic Text [MT]), which depicts the downfall 1Department of Biblical and of Nineveh and its traumatic effects on its citizens. Besides the analysis of the text, a reading Ancient Studies, College of from trauma theory is made to enhance insights into the text. It is argued that the text served Human Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, the purpose of offering hope to the people of Judah who relied on Yahweh for relief from their South Africa own traumatic experiences. Corresponding author: Keywords: Nahum; imperial power; imagination; trauma; hope. Wilhelm Wessels, [email protected] Dates: Introduction Received: 16 Aug. 2019 In the annals of the Assyrian kings, they boast about their victories and achievements as conquerors Accepted: 31 Jan. 2020 Published: 09 Apr. 2020 of nations and their heroics on the battlefields. For an extensive period of time, both Israel and Judah suffered threats and defeats at the hands of the Assyrian forces. During the time of the How to cite this article: prophet Isaiah, Jerusalem was besieged by the Assyrian army, causing the Judeans to live in fear. -
Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk
OBADIAH JONAH MICAH NAHUM HABAKKUK Assyrian soldiers This lesson examines the books of a vision of Obadiah, but it gives no histori Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, and cal context and no biographical informa Habakkuk, which are part of the Minor tion. The name Obadiah means "servant of Prophets. Yahweh." This name was fairly common in ancient Israel. Thilteen Obadiahs appear in OBADliUI the Old Testament. The Book of Obadiah is primarily a The first of these five books is Obadiah. denunciation of the state of Edom. It It is the shortest book in the Old describes the calamities that the prophet Testament, having only one chapter. We sees befalling the Edomites, who are related know nothing about the prophet Obadiah. to the Israelites. The Edomites traced their The opening verse tells us that the book is lineage back to Esau, the twin brother of BOOKS OF THE BIBLE 110 Jacob. Thus the Edomites and the Israelites JONAH claim the sanle ancestors. Tum now to the Book of Jonah, which Much of the Old Testament expresses a contains a familiar story. The Book of great hostility toward the Edonlites. Psalm Jonah differs from all the other prophetic 137 speaks of the Edomites and declares as books because it is really a narrative about blessed anyone who takes their little ones a prophet and contains almost nothing of and dashes them against the rock. his preaching. Jonah's one proclamation in Why did such harsh feelings exist Jonah 3:4 contains, in Hebrew, only five between Edom and Israel? The answer words. -
Syllabus, Isaiah and Jeremiah
The Major Prophets, Part 1 Isaiah and Jeremiah Raphael. The Prophet Isaiah, detail (fresco), c. 1511. Basilica of Sant’ Agostine, Rome. with Dr. Bill Creasy Copyright © 2021 by Logos Educational Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this course—audio, video, photography, maps, timelines or other media—may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval devices without permission in writing or a licensing agreement from the copyright holder. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner. 2 The Major Prophets, Part 1 Isaiah and Jeremiah Traditional Author: Isaiah Traditional Dates Written: c. 740-686 B.C. Traditional Periods Covered: c. 740-539 B.C. Traditional Author: Jeremiah Traditional Dates Written: c. 626-586 B.C. Traditional Periods Covered: c. 626-586 B.C. Introduction The Hebrew Scriptures (or the Old Testament) feature three main characters: king, priest and prophet. Of course, God is to be Israel’s king: in the beginning, God makes an irrevocable covenant with Israel; he leads the Israelites out of Egypt in the Exodus; reaffirms the covenant at Mount Sinai; tests the Israelites throughout their 40-year wilderness experience; and finally, under Joshua’s leadership, moves them into the land of Canaan—the “Promised Land”—where they dislodge (to some degree) the indigenous people who live there: the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites (Judges 3: 5-6). -
Not So Minor After All Not So Minor After All
Not So Minor After All Not So Minor After All Define Biblical things in a Biblical way. If this is true, what scripture ever calls these 12 prophets minor? None Luke 24 : 27, 44 “...Moses and all the Prophets…” Twelve Prophets (Aramaic: Trei Asar, "The Twelve"), occasionally Book of the Twelve, is the eighth and last book of the Nevi'im, the second main division of the Jewish Tanakh. The collection is broken up to form twelve individual books in the Christian Old Testament, one for each of the prophets. Not So Minor After All We didn’t understand what they are saying. We do now. We felt there was nothing for us and we didn’t know how to use them. We see now. We felt it would take to long to go through them all. It didn’t just 12 weeks We had a lack of respect to God’s word (Completed Word). We don’t anymore. 12 Prophets Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Nahum Jonah Habakkuk Micah Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi 12 Prophets - Nahum ‘nachum’ (h) – comfort ‘nacham’ (h) – properly to sigh; by implication to be sorry, that is, to pity, console Nahum brings comfort. The book of comfort. Nahum 1 – The Lord is good. He reserves wrath, He is slow to anger, He knows those who trust in Him Nahum 2 – The Lord will restore No one will help Nineveh, she will be desolate, I am against you Nahum 3 – Consider No Amon This undefeatable city, was defeated…who can stop Me? 12 Prophets - Habakkuk ‘chabaqquq’ (h) – embrace Habakkuk is a book written from 3 perspectives: Habakkuk asking God where His embrace has gone God revealing His plan to Habakkuk Habakkuk finding comfort in God’s revealed salvation Habakkuk 1 – Two questions for God How long shall I cry, And you not hear? Why do You hold Your tongue? Habakkuk 1/2 – God’s Answers I am sending someone to deal with this. -
Nahum, Nineveh, and the Nile: the Description of Thebes in Nahum 3:8–9 Author(S): John R
Nahum, Nineveh, and the Nile: The Description of Thebes in Nahum 3:8–9 Author(s): John R. Huddlestun Source: Journal of Near Eastern Studies, Vol. 62, No. 2 (April 2003), pp. 97-110 Published by: The University of Chicago Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/376364 . Accessed: 12/05/2013 12:24 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. The University of Chicago Press is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Journal of Near Eastern Studies. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 143.207.2.50 on Sun, 12 May 2013 12:24:24 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions NAHUM, NINEVEH, AND THE NILE: THE DESCRIPTION OF THEBES IN NAHUM 3:8–9* JOHN R. HUDDLESTUN, College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina I. INTRODUCTION WELL before the advent of modern biblical criticism, translators and interpreters of the Hebrew text puzzled over the identi˜cation of noå-åamon in Nahum 3:8–9. In the Septuagint, confusion over how to translate the opening words of verse 8 (hAtet´tbÿ minnoå- åamon) is evident in what appear to be multiple renderings, some of which may have origi- nated as glosses.1 In rabbinic tradition, No-Amon is interpreted as the Delta city Alexandria, a rendering adopted and defended by Jerome in the Vulgate.2 With one or two exceptions, * Portions of the following were delivered in a tion with Notes and Commentary (repr. -
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible James C. VanderKam WILLIAM B. EERDMANS PUBLISHING COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN / CAMBRIDGE, U.K. © 2oi2 James C. VanderKam AU rights reserved Published 2012 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Drive N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 / P.O. Box 163, Cambridge CB3 9PU U.K. Printed in the United States of America 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 7654321 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data VanderKam, James C. The Dead Sea scrolls and the Bible / James C. VanderKam. p. cm. "Six of the seven chapters in The Dead Sea scrolls and the Bible began as the Speaker's Lectures at Oxford University, delivered during the first two weeks of May 2009" — Introd. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-0-8028-6679-0 (pbk.: alk. paper) L. Dead Sea scrolls. 2. Dead Sea scrolls — Relation to the Old Testament. 3. Dead Sea scrolls — Relation to the New Testament. 4. Judaism — History — Post-exilic period, 586 B.c-210 A.D. I. Title. BM487.V255 2012 22i.4'4 — dc23 2011029919 www.eerdmans.com Contents INTRODUCTION IX ABBREVIATIONS XÜ ι. The "Biblical" Scrolls and Their Implications ι Number of Copies from the Qumran Caves 2 Other Copies 4 Texts from Other Judean Desert Sites 5 Nature of the Texts 7 General Comments 7 The Textual Picture 9 An End to Fluidity 15 Conclusions from the Evidence 15 New Evidence and the Text-Critical Quest 17 2. Commentary on Older Scripture in the Scrolls 25 Older Examples of Interpretation 28 In the Hebrew Bible 28 Older Literature Outside the Hebrew Bible 30 Scriptural Interpretation in the Scrolls 35 ν Continuous Pesharim 36 Other Forms of Interpretation 38 Conclusion 47 3. -
All Church Bible Group April 2021 INSTRUCTIONS Read Daily
All Church Bible Group April 2021 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Micah 1:1-7 & Micah 1:8-16 & Micah 2:1-5 & Micah 2:6-13 & Micah 3:1-8 & BREAK DAY ZOOM CALL 4PM Galatians 1:1-10 Galatians 1:11-24 Galatians 2 Galatians 3:1-14 Galatians 3:15-22 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Micah 3:9-12 & Micah 4:1-5 & Micah 4:6-13 & Micah 5:1-9 & Micah 5:10-15 & BREAK DAY BREAK DAY Galatians 3:23-4:7 Galatians 4:8-20 Galatians 4:21-31 Galatians 5:1-12 Galatians 5:13-26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Micah 6:1-8 & Micah 6:9-16 & Micah 7:1-13 & Micah 7:14-20 & Nahum 1:1-11 & BREAK DAY ZOOM CALL 4PM Galatians 6:1-10 Galatians 6:11-18 Ephesians 1:1-14 Ephesians 1:15-23 Ephesians 2:1-10 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Nahum 1:12-15 & Nahum 2:1-4 & Nahum 2:5-13 & Nahum 3:1-11 & Nahum 3:12-19 & BREAK DAY BREAK DAY Ephesians 1:11-22 Ephesians 3:1-13 Ephesians 3:14-21 Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:17-32 Local Church Conference Read Daily Ask These Questions: Connect with Allan Conley Do your best to prayerfully set How is God speaking to me? via Zoom to share insights and ask INSTRUCTIONS aside time to read both the New questions. How is He asking me to live Testament and Old Testament differently? sections each day. -
Learn Nach Yomi with the Orthodox Union 2017-2020 | P”St - U”Ist
Learn Nach Yomi with the Orthodox Union 2017-2020 | p”st - u”ist MARCH 2018 3/21 II Samuel 8 3/1 I Samuel 19 3/11 I Samuel 29 3/22 II Samuel 9 3/2 I Samuel 20 3/12 I Samuel 30 3/23 II Samuel 10 3/3 I Samuel 21 3/13 I Samuel 31 3/24 II Samuel 11 3/4 I Samuel 22 3/14 II Samuel 1 DECEMBER 2017 12/28 Joshua 1 12/30 Joshua 3 3/25 II Samuel 12 3/5 I Samuel 23 3/15 II Samuel 2 3/26 II Samuel 13 ---- N E V I ’ I M -------- 12/29 Joshua 2 12/31 Joshua 4 3/6 I Samuel 24 3/16 II Samuel 3 3/27 II Samuel 14 3/7 I Samuel 25 3/17 II Samuel 4 3/28 II Samuel 15 3/8 I Samuel 26 3/18 II Samuel 5 3/29 II Samuel 16 3/9 I Samuel 27 3/19 II Samuel 6 3/30 II Samuel 17 JANUARY 2018 1/21 Judges 1 3/10 I Samuel 28 3/20 II Samuel 7 3/31 II Samuel 18 1/1 Joshua 5 1/11 Joshua 15 1/22 Judges 2 1/2 Joshua 6 1/12 Joshua 16 1/23 Judges 3 1/3 Joshua 7 1/13 Joshua 17 1/24 Judges 4 APRIL 2018 1/4 Joshua 8 1/14 Joshua 18 1/25 Judges 5 4/1 II Samuel 19 4/11 I Kings 5 4/21 I Kings 15 1/5 Joshua 9 1/15 Joshua 19 1/26 Judges 6 4/2 II Samuel 20 4/12 I Kings 6 4/22 I Kings 16 1/6 Joshua 10 1/16 Joshua 20 1/27 Judges 7 4/3 II Samuel 21 4/13 I Kings 7 4/23 I Kings 17 1/7 Joshua 11 1/17 Joshua 21 1/28 Judges 8 4/4 II Samuel 22 4/14 I Kings 8 4/24 I Kings 18 1/8 Joshua 12 1/18 Joshua 22 1/29 Judges 9 4/5 II Samuel 23 4/15 I Kings 9 4/25 I Kings 19 1/9 Joshua 13 1/19 Joshua 23 1/30 Judges 10 4/6 II Samuel 24 4/16 I Kings 10 4/26 I Kings 20 1/10 Joshua 14 1/20 Joshua 24 1/31 Judges 11 4/7 I Kings 1 4/17 I Kings 11 4/27 I Kings 21 4/8 I Kings 2 4/18 I Kings 12 4/28 I Kings 22 4/9 I Kings -
Selected Bibliography
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY I Primary Sources Aland, Barbara, Kurt Aland, Johannes Karavidopoulos, Carlo M. Martini, and Bruce M. Metzger, editors. The Greek New Testament. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1994. Barthélemy, Dominique. Les Devanciers d’Aquila. Première Publication Intégrale du Texte des Fragments du Dodécaprophéton. Supplements to Vetus Testamentum X. Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1963. Benoit, P., J.T. Milik, and R. de Vaux. Les Grottes de Murabba’at. Discoveries in the Judaean Desert II. Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1961. Ego, Beate, Armin Lange, Hermann Lichtenberger, and Kristin de Troyer, eds. Biblia Qum- ranica 3B: Minor Prophets. Leiden: Brill, 2005. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990. Kittel, Rudolph, ed. Biblia Hebraica. Stuttgart: Privileg. Württembergische Bibelanstalt, 1906, 1912, 1937. Origen. Hexapla. Edited by Fridericus Field. 2 Vols. Oxonii: E Typographeo Clarendoniano, 1875. Patrologia graeca. Edited by J.-P. Migne. 162 Vols. Paris, 1857–1886. Rahlfs, Alfred, ed. Septuaginta. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1935. Sanders, Henry A., and Carl Schmidt. The Minor Prophets in the Freer Collection and the Berlin Fragment of Genesis. New York: Macmillan, 1927. Tov, Emanuel, ed. The Greek Minor Prophets Scroll from Naḥal Ḥever (8ḤevXIIgr). Discover- ies in the Judaean Desert VIII. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1990. Ulrich, Eugene, Frank Moore Cross, Russell E. Fuller, Judith E. Sanderson, Patrick W. Ske- han, and Emanuel Tov, eds. Qumran Cave 4: X The Prophets. Discoveries in the Judaean Desert XV. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997. Ziegler, Joseph, ed. Duodecim Prophetae. 3d ed. Vol. XIII of Septuaginta: Vetus Testamentum Graecum. Auctoritate Academiae Scientiarum Gottingensis Editum.