REL 2029 Chapter : Hellenistic Era Judaism
Document Summary
Ideas expanded: new ideas or reformed old ideas in judaism (from greek or roman influence): god: in greek: god = ultimate good; could not be creator (because of change), must be intermediaries through which god would work. Thus: logos semi- divine entity: jewish identity: chosen-ness no longer privilege or blessing so much as responsibility, obligation. Chosen-ness can change: resurrection of the righteous: sheol land of the dead; exist in diminished form. Apocalyptic literature regarding end of time, messiah more and more relevant.
