Geography in Early Judaism and Christianity The Book of Jubilees [Hardcover]

This 2002 book focuses on the pseudepigraphic Book of Jubilees and explores the neglected topic of ancient geographical conceptions.James M. Scott focuses on a particular Old Testament pseudepigraphon--the Book of Jubilees. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach based on detailed analysis of primary sources, much of which is seldom considered by New Testament scholars, and explores the neglected topic of ancient geographical conceptions. By studying geographical aspects of the work, Dr Scott is able to relate Jubilees to both Old and New Testament traditions, bringing important new insights into Christian concepts of annunciation.James M. Scott focuses on a particular Old Testament pseudepigraphon--the Book of Jubilees. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach based on detailed analysis of primary sources, much of which is seldom considered by New Testament scholars, and explores the neglected topic of ancient geographical conceptions. By studying geographical aspects of the work, Dr Scott is able to relate Jubilees to both Old and New Testament traditions, bringing important new insights into Christian concepts of annunciation.James M. Scott focuses on a particular Old Testament pseudepigraphon--The Book of Jubilees. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach based on detailed analysis of primary sources, much of which is seldom considered by New Testament scholars, and explores the neglected topic of ancient geographical conceptions. By studying geographical aspects of the work, Dr. Scott is able to relate Jubilees to both Old and New Testament traditions, bringing important new insights into Christian concepts of annunciation.Introduction; 1. The Mappa Mundi of Queen Kypros; 2. Jubilees 89; 3. Luke-Acts; 4. PS-Clementine Recognitions 1.2771; 5. Theophilus of Antioch; 6. Hippolytus of Rome; 7. Medieval Mappaemundi; Conclusion. Scott's far-ranging study will be of interest to specialists in early Judaism and early Christianity, as well as to students l“8