Test and Temptation in 4 Ezra

Full title
Test and Temptation in 4 Ezra
Research notes

Reader Checked|OA 20/03/2013

Reference type
Journal Article
Author(s)
Novick, Tzvi
Year
2013
Journal / Book Title || Series Title
Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha
Volume
22
Issue / Series Volume
3
Pages
238-244
Related keywords
4 Ezra (NRSV 2 Esdras 3-14)
Trial / Temptation
Job (Biblical Figure)
Label
25/03/2013
URL
http://jsp.sagepub.com/content/22/3/238.abstract
Abstract

This article argues that 4 Ezra is structured as a test. Having resisted, over the course of the dialogue with Uriel, the temptation to abandon his people, Ezra enjoys visions of a restored Israel.