New Idioms Within Old

Viac o knihe

Focusing on the language and poetic structure of seven non-Masoretic poems from the Dead Sea Scrolls, this volume offers new readings and insights into their coherence. Each chapter delves into an individual poem, analyzing its structure, use of parallelism, scriptural allusions, and interpretative challenges. Additionally, it situates these works within the broader context of Hebrew poetry's evolution during the late Second Temple period, highlighting their significance in understanding ancient literary traditions.