Only psalms, deuteronomy, isaiah, and genesis equal or exceed jubilees. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Beginning with textual and historical studies, his years immersed in study of the book of jubilees bears fruit. Book of jubilees paperback july 1 2001 by james vanderkam author 3. He has completed a commentary on a major section of enoch and is currently working on one for jubilees for fortress press, which has expanded a series of biblical commentaries into. The book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea scrolls. Vanderkam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of jubilees is a jewish work that presents itself as a divine revelation which god communicated to moses through an angel on mt. Jubileesso called because of its concern with marking fortynineyear periods or jubilees in israels historyis an ancient rewriting. Jan van reeth argues that the book of jubilees had great influence on the formation of islam. Ancient writers used several titles for jubilees, the most frequently attested of which are the following three. This guide, following the format of this successful series, gives an introduction to jubilees that covers its dating, its textual history and its purpose.
Jubilees itself is a retelling of genesis and exodus up to sinai as a narrative told to moses on sinai by the angel of the presence a mediator of god. It begins with a chapter that describes the setting and predicts israels apostasy and final return to the way of the lord. Jan 01, 1989 the gold standard for accessing this important witness to 2nd temple judaism in the 2nd c. The book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea. He wrote more than fifty articles and books on the subject. Chiefly based upon the historical narratives in genesis and exodus, the book probably originated as a jewish apocalyptical work. Vanderkam is one of the scholars working on the original hebrew text of the book of jubilees. It has all the qualities we hope for in a scholarly commentaryand much more.
His commentary on the book of jubilees hermeneia was published in november 2018. James c vanderkam the book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea scrolls. Among his other books are from revelation to canon. James vanderkam, in particular, notes that the inconsistencies that scholars have pointed to as evidence for more than one author may easily be explained by difficulties in the transmission of jubilees. Vanderkams commentary on jubilees is a joy to read. Textual and historical studies in the book of jubilees scholars press, 1977, enoch and the growth of an apocalyptic tradition the catholic biblical association, 1984. Vanderkam has 34 books on goodreads with 2194 ratings. James vanderkam s masterful commentary on the book of jubilees is a landmark achievement. Recent scholarship on the book of jubilees james c. Vanderkams masterful commentary on the book of jubilees is a landmark achievement. Textual and historical studies in the book of jubilees harvard semitic monographs, no.
He has edited the fragmentary remains of several manuscriptsdescribing them, noting their measurements and details like the writing itself and to what time they can be dated. Vanderkam paperback, 2001 at the best online prices at ebay. Translating the book of jubilees news notre dame news. Corpus scriptorum christianorum orientalium the book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea scrolls. He has also translated the book from the original texts. A commentary on the book of jubilees james vanderkam is the john a. James vanderkams masterful commentary on the book of jubilees is a landmark achievement. James vanderkam department of theology university of notre. Vanderkam, the worlds foremost authority on jubilees, offers a new translation based on his own critical editions of all the available textual evidence, including the hebrew fragments preserved at qumran which he first published indiscoveries in the judean desert, vol. Mosesheavenly counterpart in the book of jubilees and the. This guide, following the format of this successful series, gives an introduction.
It also provides a survey of its theological teachings and themes, and a sectionbysection commentary that includes a comparison of its. Jubilees approaches the book as a rewriting of scripture but also as a literary work in its own right. Six of the seven chapters in the dead sea scrolls and the bible began as the speakers lectures at oxford university, delivered during the first two weeks of may 2009 introd. Obrien professor of hebrew scriptures at the university of notre dame and a scholar of the dead sea scrolls. Amanda mcguire berrien springs, michigan introduction it is widely accepted that the qumran community had an interest in matters pertaining to the calendar, and the proper times to observe feasts. Mosesheavenly counterpart in the book of jubilees and the exagoge of ezekiel the tragedian he told us all the angels of the presence. Vanderkam, the dead sea scrolls today grand rapids, mich eerdmans, 1994, 40.
The book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an. Jul 29, 2011 vanderkam is one of the scholars working on the original hebrew text of the book of jubilees. A commentary on the book of jubilees vanderkam, james c. The essay provides a survey of recent studies on the book of jubilees, a second century bce hebrew work that retells the stories from genesis. The book of jubilees is kn own a nd high ly esteemed by the writers of both the old and new testament. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james vanderkam books online. Since the appearance forty years ago of his book on textual and historical studies in the book of jubilees 1977, james vanderkam is the leading expert in the study of the book of jubilees. Vanderkams most popular book is the book of enoch ethiopian. This guide gives an introduction to jubilees that covers its dating, its textual history and its purpose. This volume, by the leading authority on jubilees, provides the very best introduction for the student and scholar to one of the most important texts of early judaism. In the case of enoch, the name of the book is a reference to a. Book of jubilees james vanderkam the book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea scrolls. Vanderkam is the leading expert in the study of the book of jubilees.
Gods words and commandments are eternally written on celestial tablets. It combines the fruits of the earlier studies with new insights important for future research. It is the most complete treatment of the book one will find. The gold standard for accessing this important witness to 2nd temple judaism in the 2nd c. Vanderkam overview the book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea scrolls. James vanderkam 68 spark the calvin university magazine. Among jewish texts from the hellenistic period, the book of jubilees stands at the top of the list, along with 1 enoch, for the. As a crown on his work this detailed and extensive commentary in the hermeneia series is published. The chronology of the book of jubilees was abstracted from the translation by james c. Obrien professor of hebrew scriptures, department of theology, university of notre dame, notre dame, indiana, usa. The book of jubilees also known as the little genesis purports to be a divine revelation delivered by an angel from god to moses during the prophets sojourn on mount sinai.
This guide, following the format of this successful. The coverage of the secondary literature is exhaustive and balanced. Jul 01, 2001 the book of jubilees, a jewish retelling of genesis and the first half of exodus, was an important work for the community of the dead sea scrolls. Buy book of jubilees by james c vanderkam online at alibris.
Book of jubilees by james vanderkam, paperback barnes. Obrien professor of hebrew scriptures at the university of notre dame and specializes in the literature and history of early judaism. Vanderkam, the worlds foremost authority on jubilees, offers a new translation based on his own critical editions of all the available textual evidence, including the hebrew fragments preserved at qumran which he first published in discoveries in the judean desert, vol. May 31, 2018 a specialist in the history and literature of early judaism and the hebrew scriptures, vanderkam published numerous scholarly works while at nc state, including three books. Jubileesso called because of its concern with marking fortynineyear periods or.
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