Apocryphal and Esoteric Sources in the Development of Christianity and Judaism
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Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 652 |
Release | : 2021-06-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004445925 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004445927 |
Rating | : 4/5 (927 Downloads) |
Download or read book Apocryphal and Esoteric Sources in the Development of Christianity and Judaism written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apocryphal traditions, often shared by Jews and Christians, have played a significant role in the history of both religions. The 26 essays in this volume show how such traditions were elaborated in literatures, liturgies, figurative arts and mythology, in regions ranging from Ethiopia to Italy.