Overview
This work examines interpretations of Elijah in as an immortal being teaching the Law to the chosen ones. In all three religious traditions, Elijah is a mysterious person. He appears ready to undertake the mission to restore the hearts of the people, to bring them back to the right path. He is also the prophet about whom Jesus said; 'Elijah already came'. To understand humanity's recognition of Elijah and his role in the three traditions, we should examine three events; God's revelation to Moses via the 'burning bush', God's revelation to Elijah through the 'still small voice' and the relationship with Khidhr. Each of these traditions presents to us an immortal being who walks the earth teaching the chosen the true comprehension of the Law. Elijah plays different roles. For one he heralds the coming of the Messiah. To others he comes to identify the importance of the Torah. And in the Islamic tradition he is revered as a miraculous person.
Full Product Details
Author: Mishael Caspi ,
Gerda Neu-Sokol
Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
Imprint: Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780773447264
ISBN 10: 0773447261
Pages: 312
Publication Date: May 2009
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
... [the authors'] evaluation of the Elijah figure suggests parallels with Moses, Job, Jonah, and Jesus and their vicissitudes as they attempt to execute the word of God in the midst of those in whom God shows interest.... a valuable addition to 9th century B.C.E. prophetic studies and a welcome read. - Prof. John T. Greene Michigan State University [The authors' have] given us a work on the Elijah traditions that demands the attention of all biblical scholars and especially students of Second Temple Judaism, Christian Origins, and Islamic perspectives on Hebrew Bible narratives. - Prof. J. Harold Ellens University of Michigan
"""... [the authors'] evaluation of the Elijah figure suggests parallels with Moses, Job, Jonah, and Jesus and their vicissitudes as they attempt to execute the word of God in the midst of those in whom God shows interest.... a valuable addition to 9th century B.C.E. prophetic studies and a welcome read."" - Prof. John T. Greene Michigan State University ""[The authors' have] given us a work on the Elijah traditions that demands the attention of all biblical scholars and especially students of Second Temple Judaism, Christian Origins, and Islamic perspectives on Hebrew Bible narratives."" - Prof. J. Harold Ellens University of Michigan"""
