The Ethics Of Jewish Apocryphal Literature

By Henry Maldwyn Hughes

Book Overview

The Ethics of Jewish Apocryphal Literature is a book written by Henry Maldwyn Hughes. It explores the ethical and moral values presented in Jewish apocryphal literature, which are religious texts that were not included in the Hebrew Bible or the Christian Old Testament. The book examines a variety of apocryphal literature, including the Book of Enoch, the Book of Jubilees, and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. The author analyzes the ethical teachings found in these texts, focusing on topics such as justice, righteousness, and the treatment of the poor and marginalized. He also explores the influence of these texts on Jewish and Christian thought and their relevance to contemporary ethical debates.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical themes present in Jewish apocryphal literature and offers insights into the moral values and principles that underpin these texts. It is an essential resource for scholars of Jewish and Christian studies, as well as anyone interested in exploring the ethical teachings of ancient religious texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428612475
• ISBN13: 9781428612471
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"