Toward a Redating of the Psalms of Solomon: Implications for Understanding the Sitz im Leben of an Unknown Jewish Sect

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Toward a Redating of the Psalms of Solomon: Implications for Understanding the Sitz im Leben of an Unknown Jewish Sect
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Reference type
Author(s)
Atkinson, Kenneth
Year
1998
Journal / Book Title || Series Title
Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha
Volume
17
Pages
95-112
Work type
Alternative title
JSP
Label
25/10/1998
Abstract

Focuses on the Psalms of Solomon as a pseudepigraphic work conveying Jewish poetic response to Roman incursions in Palestine. Role of reactor in compiling the psalms; Implications for understanding the historical development of Davidic messianism; Comprehension on the sectarian background of the collection.

Primary Texts: Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha
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