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THE BIBLICAL SOURCE OF QUMRAN ASCETICISM .

Examines the biblical source of Qumran asceticism. Discussion of ascetic practices of the Qumran community; Investigation of hellenistic and Iranian religion for a possible source of the Qumran ideal; Information on a biblical tradition, the institution of Israelite prophecy.

Published in:Journal of Biblical Literature Vol. 93; no. 3; pp. 429 - 445
Main Author: Thiering, Barbara
Format: Literary Criticism
Published: Society of Biblical Literature Sep74
Subjects:
Asceticism
Qumran community
Religions
Ideals (Philosophy)
Ancient (Literary period)
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