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Document Details : Title: The Gilgamesh Epic and the Book of Qohelet Subtitle: A New Look Author(s): SAMET, Nili Journal: Biblica Volume: 96 Issue: 3 Date: 2015 Pages: 375-390 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.96.3.3183427 Abstract : This paper re-examines the relation between the Gilgamesh tradition and Qohelet. It presents formerly recognized analogies between the two texts, along with a newly identified parallel. Analysis of the data indicates that Gilgamesh is the only currently known ancient text that can be considered a direct literary source of Qohelet. The paper then discusses the nature of the Gilgamesh epic used by Qohelet's author. It shows that this version is not identical with any Gilgamesh recension known to us. Consequently, an attempt is made to describe this unique Gilgamesh version, and to locate it within Qohelet's historical and intellectual context. |
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