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 Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man: Revisiting the Book of Parables Edited byGabriele Boccaccini 
 Description From The Publisher: Jason von Ehrenkrook, associate editor, with J. Harold Ellens, Ronald Ruark, and Justin Winger Distinguished in the field of Enochic studies, Gabriele Boccaccini led the way in June 2005 at the Third Enoch Seminar, entirely devoted to the Book of Parables in light of Second Temple Judaism and Christian origins. The unusual and compelling collection of essays found here reflects the spirit of sharing and dialogue that has made these seminars so popular and intriguing to scholars throughout the world. This third collection of essays from these historic meetings contains the observations and contemplations of forty-four scholars, includes a helpful introduction by Boccaccini detailing the history of the movement, and ends with likely prospects for future research and an extensive bibliography compiled by associate editor Jason von Ehrenkrook for further study. Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man will be a significant contribution for the understanding and discussion of ancient Judaism. Reviews  Reader's Index Send us your favorite quotes or passages from this book. About the Author Gabriele Boccaccini is professor of Second Temple Judaism and Christian origins at the University of Michigan and director of the Enoch Seminar, a biennial international conference on the Enoch literature. Table of Contents Abbreviations INTRODUCTION The Enoch Seminar at Camaldoli: Re-entering the Parables of Enoch in the Study of Second Temple Judaism and Christian Origins Greeting to the Participants at the Third Enoch Seminar at Camaldoli PART ONE: THE STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT Discerning the Structure(s) of the Enochic Book of Parables The Structure and Composition of the Parables of Enoch The Parables of Enoch according to George Nickelsburg and Michael Knibb: A Summary and Discussion of Some Remaining Questions The Structure of the Parables of Enoch: A Response to George Nickelsburg and Michael Knibb PART TWO: THE PARABLES WITHIN THE ENOCH TRADITION The Book of Parables within the Enoch Tradition Remarks on Transmission and Traditions in the Parables of Enoch: A Response to James VanderKam Roles and Titles of the Seventh Antediluvian Hero in the Parables of Enoch: A Departure from the Traditional Pattern? A Dead End in the Enoch Trajectory: A Response to Andrei Orlov Exegetical Notes on Cosmology in the Parables of Enoch PART THREE: THE SON OF MAN The Son of Man: The Evolution of an Expression The Son of Man in the Parables of Enoch Enoch and the Son of Man: A Response to Sabino Chialà and Helge Kvanvig Questions regarding the So-Called Son of Man in the Parables of Enoch: A Response to Sabino Chialà and Helge Kvanvig The Name of the Son of Man in the Parables of Enoch "The Coming of the Righteous One" in Acts and 1 Enoch PART FOUR: THE PARABLES WITHIN SECOND TEMPLE LITERATURE Finding a Place for the Parables of Enoch within Second Temple Jewish Literature The Parables of Enoch in Second Temple Literature: A Response to Gabriele Boccaccini The Son of Man in the Parables of Enoch and the Gospels The Secret Son of Man in the Parables of Enoch and the Gospel of Mark: A Response to Leslie Walck Adela Yarbro Collins The Parables of Enoch and Qumran Literature Adamic Traditions in the Parables? A Query on 1 Enoch 69:6 PART FIVE: THE SOCIAL SETTING "A Testimony for the Kings and the Mighty Who Possess the Earth": The Thirst for Justice and Peace in the Parables of Enoch Was the Book of Parables a Sectarian Document? A Brief Brief in Support of Pierluigi Piovanelli The Parables of Enoch in Second Temple Jewish Society Spatiality in the Second Parable of Enoch PART SIX: THE DATING Enoch in Sheol: Updating the Dating of the Book of Parables Enoch's Date in Limbo; or, Some Considerations on David Suter's Analysis of the Book of Parables Can We Discern the Composition Date of the Parables of Enoch? The Book of Noah, the Death of Herod the Great, and the Date of the Parables of Enoch A Symbolic Transfiguration of a Historical Event: The Parthian Invasion in Josephus and the Parables of Enoch An Allusion in the Parables of Enoch to the Acts of Matthias Antigonus in 40 B.C.E.? An Overlooked Patristic Allusion to the Parables of Enoch? CONCLUSION The 2005 Camaldoli Seminar on the Parables of Enoch: Summary and Prospects for Future Research The Parables of Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man: A Bibliography, 1773-2006 Customer Reviews Write your own online review. Look for Similar Books by Subject
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