Ancient Jewish and Christian perceptions of crucifixion /
Chapman, David W. 1966-
Ancient Jewish and Christian perceptions of crucifixion / Perceptions of crucifixion. David W. Chapman. - T�ubingen, Germany : Mohr Siebeck, c2008. - xi, 321 p. ; 24 cm. - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe ; 244. . - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe ; 244. .
Rev. version of the author's thesis (Ph.D) -- University of Cambridge, 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-291) and indexes.
Introduction -- pt. One: Ancient Jewish perceptions of crucifixion -- Crucifixion and suspension in extra-biblical Jewish historical narratives -- Biblical suspension texts and tradition -- Crucifixion in symbology and magic -- Crucifixion in imagery, proverb and case law -- Perception of crucifixion in ancient Jewish communities: a summary -- pt. Two: Ancient Jewish perceptions of crucifixion and the Cross of Christ -- Jewish perceptions of Jesus' crucifixion and the early church -- Two fragmentary Qumran texts.
"David W. Chapman examines the range of ancient Jewish perceptions about crucifixion in classical antiquity. Early Christianity betrays awareness of these various perceptions by seeking to reject or transform negative stereotypes, or by embracing some of the more positive associations."--Book jacket.
9783161495793 (pbk.) 3161495799 (pbk.)
2008459518
Jesus Christ--Crucifixion.
Crucifixion--History.
Capital punishment (Jewish law)
Capital punishment (Roman law)
Capital punishment--Biblical teaching.
HV8569 / .C43 2008
232.963
Ancient Jewish and Christian perceptions of crucifixion / Perceptions of crucifixion. David W. Chapman. - T�ubingen, Germany : Mohr Siebeck, c2008. - xi, 321 p. ; 24 cm. - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe ; 244. . - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe ; 244. .
Rev. version of the author's thesis (Ph.D) -- University of Cambridge, 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-291) and indexes.
Introduction -- pt. One: Ancient Jewish perceptions of crucifixion -- Crucifixion and suspension in extra-biblical Jewish historical narratives -- Biblical suspension texts and tradition -- Crucifixion in symbology and magic -- Crucifixion in imagery, proverb and case law -- Perception of crucifixion in ancient Jewish communities: a summary -- pt. Two: Ancient Jewish perceptions of crucifixion and the Cross of Christ -- Jewish perceptions of Jesus' crucifixion and the early church -- Two fragmentary Qumran texts.
"David W. Chapman examines the range of ancient Jewish perceptions about crucifixion in classical antiquity. Early Christianity betrays awareness of these various perceptions by seeking to reject or transform negative stereotypes, or by embracing some of the more positive associations."--Book jacket.
9783161495793 (pbk.) 3161495799 (pbk.)
2008459518
Jesus Christ--Crucifixion.
Crucifixion--History.
Capital punishment (Jewish law)
Capital punishment (Roman law)
Capital punishment--Biblical teaching.
HV8569 / .C43 2008
232.963