Essays in the Judaic Background of Mark 11:1214, 2021; 15:23; Luke - 1:37; John 19:2830; and Acts 11:2

Informationen zum Autor By Roger David Aus Klappentext These five essays deal with the influence of Judaic haggadah or lore, especially in the form of "creative historiography" or "imaginative dramatization," on four enigmatic passages in the Gospels, and one in Acts. Zusammenfassung These five essays deal with the influence of Judaic haggadah or lore, especially in the form of “creative historiography” or “imaginative dramatization,” on four enigmatic passages in the Gospels, and one in Acts. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceIntroductionI. The Cursing of the Fig Tree in Mark 11:12-14, 20-21 and Judaic Tradition on Ps 1:3 II. Jesus' Refusal to Drink the Wine Offered Him in Mark 15:23. Getting Behind the Text III. Luke 1:37 in Light of Gen 18:14 and Judaic Traditions on the Wondrous Conception of Isaac by the Rejuvenated Virgin SarahIV. John 19:28-30 and the Significance of Hyssop V. "The Severe Famine to Come upon 'the Whole World'" in Acts 11:28 Sources and Reference Works Author Index Index of Sources CitedAbout the Author

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• Authors: Roger David Aus, Aus Roger David
• Publisher: University Press Of America
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.07.2015
• EAN: 9780761866121
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-6612-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Studies in Judaism; Studies in Judaism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Judaism / General, comparative religion, RELIGION / Comparative Religion, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Judaism, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, New Testaments, Biblical Commentaries