Those Who Are Wise: The Maskilim in Daniel and the New Testament

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avondale-bepress.context-key8011582
avondale-bepress.submission-paththeo_chapters/71
avondale.affiliateThompson, Steven; 0000-0002-9365-2264
avondale.facultyTheology
avondale.reporting.versionPublished Version
dc.contributor.authorThompson, Steven
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:23:38Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:23:38Z
dc.date.issued1997-01-01
dc.date.submitted2016-01-13T19:39:35Z
dc.description.abstract<p>There is evidence that the earliest followers of Jesus included a group considered to carry the role assigned to the <em>maskilim</em>, “the wise” of Daniel chapters 11 and 12. They provided a ministry of discernment, instruction in eschatological matters, and spiritual guidance to the larger community of believers.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Thompson, S. (1997). Those who are wise: The Maskilim in Daniel and the New Testament. In D. Merling (Ed.), <em>To understand the scriptures: Essays in honor of William H. Shea</em> (pp. 215-220). Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University.</p>
dc.identifier.isbn0964206021 (pbk.)
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/1897/08011582
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.provenance<p>This book chapter was originally published as:</p> <p>Thompson, S. (1997). Those who are wise: The Maskilim in Daniel and the New Testament. In D. Merling (Ed.), <em>To understand the scriptures: Essays in honor of William H. Shea</em> (pp. 215-220). Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University.</p> <p>ISBN: 0-9642060-2-1</p>
dc.relation.ispartofTo understand the scriptures: Essays in honor of William H. Shea pp. 215-220
dc.subjectThe Wise
dc.subjectspiritual discerners
dc.subjectMaskilim
dc.subjectJesus movement
dc.titleThose Who Are Wise: The Maskilim in Daniel and the New Testament
dc.typeBook Chapter

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