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Document Details : Title: Der Standpunkt des Epitomators Subtitle: Perspektivenwechsel in der Forschung am Zweiten Makkabäerbuch Author(s): HERR, Bertram Journal: Biblica Volume: 90 Issue: 1 Date: 2009 Pages: 1-31 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.90.1.3188889 Abstract : According to a widespread opinion the purpose of the Second Book of Maccabees is to emphasize the great importance of the temple. This is plausible to a certain extent if the summary of history is read together with the two introductory letters. But those authors are right who consider the letters to be originally independent of each other and also of the abridged version. The construction of the summary taken in itself reveals a soteriology which attributes an important part to the witness of faith for the history of salvation, especially when bloodshed is involved. With regard to this point the abridged version and the first introductory letter harmonize. Both the summary and the work as a whole have therefore a soteriological orientation and stress the witness of faith as relevant for salvation. |
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