Title: Testing and Temptation in Second Temple Jewish and Early Christian Texts
Description: "Second Temple Jewish and early Christian writings assume that 'testing' and 'temptation' form an inescapable part of human experience, from Eden to Massah to the eschaton. The contributions in this volume explore the roles, vocabulary, and functions of testing in these traditions."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper.
Subjects: Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., Temptation, Congresses, Biblical teaching, Temptation (Jewish theology), Spiritual life, Judaism, History, Early Christian literature, Jewish literature