Strata and Influence in the Sibylline Oracles

The chapter explores the strata of the Sibylline Oracles, touching on the distinction between the anti-Macedonian oracle and the later Jewish elements. It discusses the influence of Greek and Jewish apocalyptic traditions in constructing the world chronology and the role of Rome as the enemy. The chapter also highlights the presence of Christian interpolations and the complex cultural currents within the oracles.