Pre-Christian sects in Palestinian Judaism : a critical examination of the ancient sources with special emphasis on the minor sects

[摘要] "The purpose of this study is to make a critical and detailed analysis of the references in the ancient sources, Philo, Josephus, Pliny and the church fathers, Justin, Hegesippus, Hippolytus and Epiphanius. The main emphasis will be on the less well-known sects. The Sadducees and thePharisees will be dealt with only as they appear in the references to the lesser sects and for contrast and similarity. The study will attempt to correlate the separate reports and to support or cast doubt on the validity and reliability of the accounts. In order to do this it has been necessary toexamine the life and work of each witness as a means of evaluating his credibility and the sources of his information. No attempt has been made to establish a specific thesis of relationship and derivation. That remains for a further study but possible lines for the development of such a thesishave been indicated where the evidence suggests such." -- from the Introduction.

[发布机构] University:University of St Andrews;Department:Divinity (School of)

[效力级别] Jewish sects--Palestine--History--To 1500

[关键词] Judaism--History--Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.;Jewish sects--Palestine--History--To 1500