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Early Jewish Literature: An Anthology offers more than seventy selections from Second Temple-era Jewish literature, each introduced and translated by a leading scholar in the field. Organized by genre, this two-volume anthology presents both complete works and substantial excerpts of longer works, giving readers a solid introduction to the major wo

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"Booklist ""A solid resource for scholars of Jewish literature, but it will also be of interest to those who study the New Testament."" The Christian Librarian ""This work exhibits the high literary productivity of the period; highlights the diversity between different Jewish groups; and offers insight into contemporary social, political, and theological currents."" Religious Studies Review ""Other publications present texts from Early Judaism, and still others furnish introductions to them. But this set brings both together by supplying readers with updated introductions and English translations in an accessible manner. Complete glossaries and indices ensure the utility of this welcome contribution."""

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Brad Embry is associate professor of Hebrew Bible and Old Testament studies at Regent University. Archie T. Wright is associate professor of biblical studies at Regent University. Ronald Herms is assistant professor of Bible at Northwest University, Kirkland, Washington.

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