The "Other" in Second Temple Judaism

Essays in Honor of John J. Collins

Edited by Daniel C. Harlow, Matthew Goff, Karina Martin Hogan and Joel S. Kaminsky

Imprint: Eerdmans

542 Pages, 6.00 x 9.00 x 1.35 in

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9780802882943
Publication Date: February 8, 2011

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Dedicated to prominent biblical scholar John J. Collins, The "Other" in Second Temple Judaismexplores the various ways in which Jews living in the Hellenistic and early Roman periods (both in the land of Israel and the Diaspora) constructed their identity in relation to other Jews, pagans, and Christians.

The twenty-eight contributors -- comprising both seasoned scholars and rising stars in the field -- interact with Collins's work as they engage the book's unifying theme, focusing their efforts around five areas of scholarly inquiry that reflect the scope of Collins's distinguished career:

The Hebrew Bible and Its Reception
Wisdom
Apocalypticism
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Jews among Greeks and Romans

Contributors:

Susan Ackerman
Samuel L. Adams
Patricia Ahearne-Kroll
Shane Berg
Katell Berthelot
Shannon Burkes Pinette
Esther Chazon
Lorenzo DiTommaso
Robert Doran
Antonios Finitsis
Sean Freyne
Matthew Goff
Martin Goodmanv
Erich S. Gruen
Daniel C. Harlow
Daniel J. Harrington
Naomi S. Jacobs
Joel S. Kaminsky
Robert A. Kugler
Timothy H. Lim
Karina Martin Hogan
Yonatan Miller
Carol A. Newsom
George W. E. Nickelsburg
Susan Niditch
Rebecca Raphael
Eric D. Reymond
James C. VanderKam

Daniel C. Harlow is professor of New Testament and Early Judaism at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Matthew Goff is associate professor of religion at Florida State University.

Karina Martin Hogan is assistant professor of theology at Fordham University.

Joel S. Kaminsky is professor of religion at Smith College.

Journal for the Study of the New Testament
"This is a worthy celebration of Collins's work and impact. The thematic organization renders this volume a valuable contribution to issues surrounding 'the Other' in Second Temple Judaism. It deploys a good mixture of historical, literary, methodological and comparative focus."

Journal of Theological Studies
"The academic quality of the collection is consistently high. . . . Remarkably cohesive. The volume is a fitting tribute to John J. Collins and a valuable resource."