Ancient Jewish novels : an anthology / edited and translated by Lawrence M. Wills.

Other author Wills, Lawrence M. (Lawrence Mitchell), 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Descriptionx, 298 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Greek fiction, Hellenistic--Jewish authors. --Translations into English.
Jews--History. --To 70 A.D. --Fiction.
Jewish fiction.
Apocryphal books (Old Testament)--Translations into English.

Contents Pt. 1. Jewish novels. Greek Esther ; Susanna and Bel and the serpent (Greek Daniel) ; Tobit ; Judith ; The marriage and conversion of Aseneth -- Pt. 2. Jewish historical novels. Artapanus, On Moses ; Third Maccabees ; The Tobiad romance ; The royal family of Adiaben -- Pt. 3. Jewish novelistic testaments. Testament of Joseph ; Testament of Job ; Testament of Abraham.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001052049
ISBN0195151410 (alk. paper)
ISBN0195151429 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PA3632.A55 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold