a guide to the background literature Evans, Craig A. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic 2011 Baker Academic paperback ed. monographic eng

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xxxvi, 539 p. ; 23 cm. "Introduction to the diverse bodies of literatures that are in various way cognate to biblical literature, especially to the New Testament."--Preface. The Old Testament Apocrypha -- The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha -- The Dead Sea scrolls -- Versions of the Old Testament -- Philo and Josephus -- The Targums -- Rabbinic literature -- The New Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha -- Early church fathers -- Gnostic writings -- Other writings -- Examples of New Testament exegesis -- Appendixes. Canons of Scripture that include the Apocrypha ; Quotations, allusions, and parallels to the New Testament ; Parallels between New Testament Gospels and pseudepigraphal gospels ; Jesus' parables and the parables of the rabbis ; Jesus and Jewish miracle stories ; Messianic claimants of the first and second centuries. Craig A. Evans. Previously published by Henrickson Publishers in 2005. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Study and teaching Literature, Ancient History and criticism Intertextuality in the Bible Study and teaching Literature, Ancient Bibliography BS2530 .E93 2011 9780801048425 0801048427 BTCTA 111012 20160821144559.0 669750837 eng