Passion, Vitality, and Foment: The Dynamics of Second-Temple Judaism

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 336 pages
• Published by: Trinity Press International September 1, 2001
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1563383535
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1563383533
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

James L. Crenshaw, Duke University, June 2002
"This is a rich collection of essays on various features of Judaism during the period of the Second Temple."

Thomas Smothers, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, June 2002
"A brilliant collection of essays representing the most recent advances in scholarship…a must for any theological bookshelf."

Reader Reviews
Deftly edited by Lamontte M. Luker (Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, South Carolina), Passion, Vitality, And Foment: The Dynamics Of Second Temple Judaism is a fascinating and informative selection of original essays by learned contributors about religious advances that occurred during the period of Judaic history commonly referred to as the post-exilic (586 B.C. to 210 C.E..) "Second Temple". From the advent of the Sabbath and synagogues to the origin of traditions and developments in spirituality, Passion, Vitality and Foment plumbs the extensive theological evolution of the Jewish faith since ancient times. Passion, Vitality, And Foment is a seminal and highly recommended contribution to Judaic Studies and Old Testament Studies supplemental reading lists and academic reference collections. Comment | | (Report this)