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Sheffield Academic Press Abraham Meets Death: Narrative Humor in the Testament of Abraham

Name: Abraham Meets Death: Narrative Humor in the Testament of Abraham
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Explore the complexities of the Testament of Abraham in this scholarly study from Sheffield Academic Press. Part of The Library of Second Temple Studies, this work provides a deep analysis of the two Greek recensions found within the text. The book examines how genre, characterization, and plot function across different versions of the narrative. Author Ludlow investigates how Recension A utilizes comedy and humor to offer a sophisticated treatment of death, the figure of death, and the concepts of judgment and mercy. By performing a careful comparison of narrative elements and vocabulary correspondences between manuscripts, the text offers a possible transmission model for these recensions. The research concludes that Recension A, characterized by its comic form, preceded Recension B. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars focusing on Old Testament studies and Second Temple literature.

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Analyzes the two Greek recensions of the Testament of Abraham to understand their unique narrative structures.

Examines the use of comedy and humor in Recension A to address themes of death, judgment, and mercy.

Provides a detailed comparison of characterization, plot, and genre across different manuscript versions.

Offers a proposed transmission model based on a careful study of vocabulary correspondences and narrative elements.

Part of The Library of Second Temple Studies, making it a valuable addition to academic collections.

Delivers scholarly insights into the relationship between Recension A and Recension B.

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Brand: Sheffield Academic Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0826462049
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Bible > Bible Studies > Old Testament > Commentaries
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 December 2002
Listed Since: 19 February 2007

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