Arjen F. Bakker, "The Secret of Time: Reconfiguring Wisdom in the Dead Sea Scrolls" (Brill, 2023)
New Books in Middle Eastern Studies
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Exploring Ancient Jewish Texts and Wisdom in the Dead Sea Scrolls
The chapter delves into the speaker's academic journey studying ancient Jewish texts like the Dead Sea Scrolls and wisdom texts, reflecting on the impact of religious traditions on society. It explores reconfiguring wisdom, challenging traditional divisions between texts, and revealing insights into the interaction of Hebrew and Greek wisdom traditions. The discussion also highlights the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in interpreting the Torah and sheds light on the diversity and evolving nature of texts like the book of Jubilees.
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