The Myth of Rebellious Angels: Studies in Second Temple Judaism and New Testament Texts

by Loren T Stuckenbruck and Loren T. Stuckenbruck

Book Overview

The mythical story of fallen angels preserved in 1 Enoch and related literature was profoundly influential during the Second Temple period. In this volume renowned scholar Loren Stuckenbruck explores aspects of that influence and demonstrates how the myth was reused and adapted to address new religious and cultural contexts.

Stuckenbruck considers a variety of themes, including demonology, giants, exorcism, petitionary prayer, the birth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802873154
• ISBN13: 9780802873156
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 447 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"