The Apocryphon of Jannes and Jambres the magicians
P. Chester Beatty XVI (with new editions of Papyrus Vindobonensis Greek inv. 29456+29828 verso and British Library Cotton Tiberius B. v f. 87)
by Albert Pietersma
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The focus of this volume is the editio princeps of Papyrus Chester Beatty XVI: The Apocryphon of Jannes and Jambres, composed in Greek, perhaps as early as the first century CE. A full commentary accompanies the edited text. An introductory section discusses the numerous references to the two magicians, who appear in Jewish, Christian and Pagan literatures as Moses' crafty opponents at the time of Israel's exodus from Egypt.
Their exploits are recounted in over half a dozen languages, from the Syriac east to the Latin west and from Egypt's deserts to King Alfred's court. The Apocryphon is placed in its Graeco-Roman context, but is also discussed as a backdrop for the Faust saga of European literature. A basic book for anyone interested in biblical and related literatures.
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Bible, Papyrus Chester Beatty XVI, Legends, British Library, Christianity, Papyrus Vindobonensis Greek inv. 29456+29828 verso, Magic, Magie, Quelle, Aspect religieux, Papyrus grecs, Légendes, Jannes en Jambres (anoniem), Dublin / Chester Beatty Library, Literatur, Bibel, Apokryphen, Apocryphon of Jannes and Jambres the magicians, Wien / Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Christianisme, Magier, London / British Library, Damascus document, 11.37 Apocrypha and pseudepigraphs, Sammelhandschrift, 11.45 New Testament: general, Manuscripts (Papyri), Greek Manuscripts, Judaism, Frühjudentum, Sabbath in rabbinical literature, Babylonischer Talmud, Sabbat dans la littérature rabbinique, Biblical teaching, History, Rabbinische Literatur, Judaïsme, Enseignement biblique, Histoire, Sabbat, Sabbath, Sources, Post-exilic period (Judaism), 11.23 practical theology of Judaism, Frühchristentum, Religious aspects| Edition | Availability |
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The Apocryphon of Jannes and Jambres the magicians: P. Chester Beatty XVI (with new editions of Papyrus Vindobonensis Greek inv. 29456+29828 verso and British Library Cotton Tiberius B. v f. 87)
1994, E.J. Brill, Brill, Brill Academic Pub
in English
9004099387 9789004099388
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-313) and indexes.
Greek and Latin versions of the legend with English translations.
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