The Glory of the Invisible God: Two Powers in Heaven Traditions and Early Christology (Jewish and Christian Texts)

by Andrei Orlov

Publisher:

T&T Clark

, 2019

Overview

Andrei Orlov examines early Christological developments in the light of rabbinic references to the “two powers” in heaven, tracing the impact of this concept through both canonical and non-canonical material.

Orlov begins by looking at imagery of the “two powers” in early Jewish literature, in particular the book of Daniel, and in pseudepigraphical writings. He then traces the concept through rabbinic literature and applies this directly to understanding of Christological debates. Orlov finally carries out a close examination of the “two powers” traditions in Christian literature, in particular accounts of the Transfiguration and the Baptism of Jesus. Including a comprehensive bibliography listing texts and translations, and secondary literature, this volume is a key resource in researching the development of Christology.

Key Features

• Uses both canonical and non-canonical texts as sources
• Includes a comprehensive bibliography listing texts and translations, and secondary literature
• Explores Christological developments in the light of rabbinic references to the “two powers” in heaven

Contents

Part I: Two Powers in Heaven Traditions in Jewish Accounts

• “Two Powers” Appearances in Early Jewish Accounts
• Theophanic Molds in Rabbinic and Hekhalot Two Powers Debates
• Conclusion

Part II: Two Powers in Heaven Traditions in Early Christian Accounts

• Kavod on the Mountain: The Transfiguration Account
• Kavod on the River: The Baptism Account
• Conclusion

Product Details

• Title: The Glory of the Invisible God: Two Powers in Heaven Traditions and Early Christology
• Author: Andrei Orlov
• Series: Jewish and Christian Texts in Contexts and Related Studies
• Volume: 31
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Print Publication Date: 2019
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 224
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Dualism (Religion) › Christianity; Dualism (Religion) in rabbinical literature; Jesus Christ › History of doctrines; Rabbinical literature › History and criticism; Theology, doctrinal
• ISBNs: 9780567692245, 9780567692689, 0567692248, 056769268X
• Resource ID: LLS:GLRYNVSCHRSTLGY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-10T20:01:48Z

About Andrei Orlov

Andrei A. Orlov is an Associate Professor of Theology at Marquette University, Milwaukee WI, where he received his Ph.D. in 2003. Orlov specializes in the study of Christian Origins with special attention to the formative influences of the Old Testament pseudepigrapha and Jewish apocalyptic literature.

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