The Making of the Abrahamic Religions in Late Antiquity (Oxford Studies in the Abrahamic Religions)

Synopsis

This Volume Studies How The Religious Structures Of Late Antique Religion (in Particular Christianity) Forged The Core Elements That Became Identified With Those Of The Abrahamic Religions After The Birth Of Islam. Introduction. From Qumran To Qur'an : The Religious Worlds Of Late Antiquity -- Transformations Of Religion In Late Antiquity. The End Of Sacrifice -- Patterns Of Rationalization -- The True Prophet. False Prophets Of Early Christianity -- False Prophet And False Messiah -- Seal Of The Prophets -- Religious Communities And God's Law. Religious Dynamics Between Jews And Christians -- God's Rule In Late Antiquity -- The Way To Mecca. Jewish-christians And Islamic Origins -- Christian Memories And Dreams Of Jerusalem -- Barbarians Or Heretics? Guy G. Stroumsa. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 199-222) And Index.