Mohr Siebeck - Revelation, Literature, and Community in Late Antiquity

This academic volume brings together insights from a specialized conference held at Princeton University. It focuses on the study of ancient religions and the significant role of divine revelation in the development of religious texts and social structures. Rather than viewing claims of revelation as simple tropes, this collection explores how these claims define the very structure of religious literature and the communities that create them. The studies included examine the literary and social functions of revelation across a broad historical spectrum, covering early Christianity, rabbinic Judaism, and early Islam. Part of the Texts and Studies in Ancient Judaism series (volume 146), this work provides a deep look into the phenomenon of revelation during late antiquity. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars looking to understand the connection between religious claims and the growth of ancient social and literary traditions.