The early Enoch literature does not refer to the Mosaic Torah or emphasize the distinctively Mosaic laws designed for Israel. But the book of Jubilees gives room to both Mosaic and Enochic traditions within the Sinaitic revelatory framework. What; then; should we make of such differences? / This question and related speculations were on the minds of scholars gathered from around the world at the fourth Enoch Seminar at Camaldoli; Italy; in July 2007. Four tendencies emerged from the discussion at the seminar. Some scholars claimed that Jubilees was a direct product of Enochic Judaism with subordinated Mosaic features. Some suggested that Jubilees was a conscious synthesis of Enochic and Mosaic tradition; yet remaining autonomous from both. Some asserted that Jubilees was essentially a Mosaic text with some Enochic influence. And others questioned the very existence of a gulf between Enochic and Mosaic traditions as competing forms of Judaism at the time of Jubilees. / Gabriele Boccaccini and Giovanni Ibba have carefully collected the countervailing views into this volume. What readers will find here is a lively debate among the most distinguished international specialists; together striving for a better understanding of a puzzling ancient document.
#714018 in Books D A Carson 2008-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .87 x 6.00l; 1.13 #File Name: 0802831745256 pagesChrist and Culture Revisited
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A necessity todayBy Michael T. LongsonPros: Carson covers some very cloudy issues of our time. In his assessment of several views about Christ and the Culture; Carson covers dome common misapplication a of the Bible and some common teachings about the Christian obligation to the World. His usage of biblical theology and his exegesis of the biblical text is depot on.Cons: this book is not for your casual reader. It is written on a higher level of understanding than the average person will appreciate.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Christ against culture and Christ transforming culture simultaneousBy David J. AndersenWith an understanding that Jesus Christ is Lord; Carson examines every biblical significant theory proposed on the relationship between Christ and culture and finds them wanting while revealing what an adequate theory must do.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Carson takes apart postmodern reasoningBy Jeffrey M. HornerD. A. Carson is one of the more brilliant minds writing from the theological right. Measured; considered; thoughtful - he always manages to bring a fine point to things that seem murky. He addresses Niebuhr; unveils some of his flaws and nebulous use of terminology; and then draws his own conclusions about the various ways Christianity can interact with "culture".
