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Visions and Eschatology

A Socio-Historical Analysis of Zechariah 1-6

by Dr Antonios Finitsis

  • Hardback
  • 224 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm

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For scholars exploring Second Temple prophetic literature

Clarifies Zechariah's unique role in social restoration

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Antonios Finitsis provides a distinctive view social worldview and message of Zechariah. Zechariah 1-6 is unlike most of the prophets in the Hebrew Bible. He is pro-establishment and he conveys his message mostly with visions. These observations have led to scholarly disagreements as to how one should understand his role. Antonios Finitsis mediates this disagreement by triangulating the relationship of Zechariah's visionary mode of expression, his message and his function. Zechariah has often been seen as a link between prophecy and apocalypticism. However, Finitsis argues again assuming the presence of this link - warning against the potential for reductionist thinking. Furthermore, Proto-Zechariah's viewpoint is particular to the post-exilic social setting. His visions are influenced by the social circumstances in which they are expressed. Proto-Zechariah refers to the near future using elements from the community's present. Therefore, Finitsis defines the message of Proto-Zechariah one of restoration eschatology, suggesting that the text is addressed to a small province plagued by inner-community conflicts.The text succeeds in alleviating social discord by empowering the people to rebuild their community. This presents a unique and challenging understand of Zechariah's prophetic role. "The Library of Second Temple Studies" is a premier book series that offers cutting-edge work for a readership of scholars, teachers, postgraduate students and advanced undergraduates in the field of Second Temple studies. All the many and diverse aspects of Second Temple study are represented and promoted, including innovative work from historical perspectives, studies using social-scientific and literary theory, and developing theological, cultural and contextual approaches.
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  • Author

    Dr Antonios Finitsis

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    May 2011

  • Weight

    468g

  • Page Count

    224

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567430984

  • ISBN-10

    0567430987

  • Eden Code

    3969145

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