Beyond the Essene Hypothesis: The Parting of the Ways between

Beyond the Essene Hypothesis: The Parting of the Ways between Qumran and Enochic Judaism

Respected scholar Gabriele Boccaccini here offers readers a new and challenging view of the ideology of the Qumran sect, the community closely related with the Dead Sea Scrolls. Boccaccini moves beyond the Essene hypothesis and posits a unique relationship between what he terms "Enochic Judaism" and the group traditionally known as the Essenes. Building his case on what the ancient records tell us about the Essenes and on a systematic analysis of the documents found at Qumran, Boccaccini argues that the literature betrays the core of an ancient and distinct variety of Second Temple Judaism. Tracing the development of this tradition, Boccaccini shows that the Essene community at Qumran was really the offspring of the Enochic party, which in turn contributed to the birth of parties led by John the Baptist and Jesus. Convincingly argued, this work will surely spark fresh debate in the discussion on the Qumran community and their famous writings.
Country USA
Brand Eerdmans
Manufacturer Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780802843609
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Eerdmans
Manufacturer	Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780802843609
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Beyond the Essene Hypothesis: The Parting of the Ways between Qumran and Enochic Judaism