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The Older Testament
The Survival of Themes from the Ancient Royal Cult in Sectarian Judaism and Early Christianity
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Focusing on the theology of the book of Enoch, this work offers a fresh perspective on the Old and New Testaments, addressing longstanding issues within biblical studies. It argues that the book of Enoch reveals essential insights into Israel's pre-exilic religion, which were obscured by reformers during the Second Temple period. The text highlights how these reformers attempted to erase older religious practices, leaving behind enigmatic themes and imagery in certain Pseudepigrapha that provide valuable context for understanding biblical texts.
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The Older Testament, Margaret Barker
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- Title
- The Older Testament
- Subtitle
- The Survival of Themes from the Ancient Royal Cult in Sectarian Judaism and Early Christianity
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Margaret Barker
- Publisher
- Sheffield Phoenix Press Ltd
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9781905048199
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the theology of the book of Enoch, this work offers a fresh perspective on the Old and New Testaments, addressing longstanding issues within biblical studies. It argues that the book of Enoch reveals essential insights into Israel's pre-exilic religion, which were obscured by reformers during the Second Temple period. The text highlights how these reformers attempted to erase older religious practices, leaving behind enigmatic themes and imagery in certain Pseudepigrapha that provide valuable context for understanding biblical texts.