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The Culture of Apocalypticism: Is the Rabbinic Work Pesiqta Rabbati Intertextually Related to the New Testament Book The Revelation to John?

Authors :
Ulmer, Rivka
Source :
Review of Rabbinic Judaism. 2011, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p37-70. 34p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the relationship between the apocalypticism defined in the rabbinic book "Pesiqta Rabbati," with the New Testament book "The Revelation to John." It is mentioned that there are many parallels between the two books including the use of apocalyptic language, the messiah and the New Jerusalem. It is informed that apocalyptic literature refers to the predetermined end of the world and the time is calculated based upon the historical events.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15684857
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Review of Rabbinic Judaism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
60034768
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/157007011X564841