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The Jerusalem Tradition in the Late Second Temple Period: Diachronic and Synchronic Developments Surrounding

The Jerusalem Tradition in the Late Second Temple Period: Diachronic and Synchronic Developments... Review of Books / Journal for the Study of Judaism 42 (2011) 375-440 411 The Jerusalem Tradition in the Late Second Temple Period: Diachronic and Synchronic Developments Surrounding Psalms of Solomon 11. By Heerak Christian Kim. Lan- ham: University Press of America, 2007. Pp. vi, 170. Paperback. US$ 26.00. ISBN 978-0-7618-3626-1. The starting point of Kim’s book is his assertion, that the theological importance of the Jeusalem Temple was the unifying factor of the diverse strands of Judaism in the Late Second Temple period. He supposes, that Pss. Sol. 11 is a key text, for it “represents a coherent liturgical unit that embodies the religious and political spirit of the Jerusalem tradition.” In his first chapter, Kim analyses Old Testament basic texts of the Jerusalem tradition. He assigns special importance to the exodus/conquest theme, which is tied integrally to the Jerusalem tradition in early Judaism. After this, he examines several so-called “key signifiers,” which influenced the text of Pss. Sol. 11. These are the term “forever,” the concept of “nature manipulation,” “supremacy of Exodus traditions versus Abrahamic covenant,” “Jerusalem cult versus Mosaic law,” and “Zion traditions.” In the second chapter, Kim treats the literature he labels “intertestamental,” and asks in which aspects share these writings common treats with Pss. Sol. 11. Natu- rally, the most detailed analysis concerns the book of Baruch. He then explores related texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls. It is quite surprising, that several of Kim’s key passages are no other than the biblical allusions/citations included in these texts. Evidently, this points to a difficult methodological problem. As for the early rabbinical literature, Kim’s treatment is superficial. In the third chapter, he focuses on the question as to why this tradition was so important for early Judaism and not equally for the New Testament writers. He sees “a complete deviation from the Jerusalem tradition of the late Second Temple period.” After reviewing this bulk of literature, Kim’s conclusion in that Pss. Sol. 11 is a text with liturgical intention, no matter whether it was used actually in a liturgical context or not. He points to the view of gradual liturgisation, to the presence of the biblical motif of clarion call, to the battle cry motif, to the themes of the visita- tion of God, to the ingathering, and to the presence of the garments of glory. Kim treats a good number of texts and topics from the late Second Temple period. Although his selection of the texts are not quite satisfactory, and his treat- ment is misleading here and there, the volume is a good addition of the literature on the Jerusalem tradition in early Judaism. Géza G. Xeravits Sapientia College of Theology, Budapest © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2011 DOI: 10.1163/157006311X586494 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal for the Study of Judaism Brill

The Jerusalem Tradition in the Late Second Temple Period: Diachronic and Synchronic Developments Surrounding

Xeravits, Géza G.
Journal for the Study of Judaism , Volume 42 (3): 411 – Jan 1, 2011
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Review of Books / Journal for the Study of Judaism 42 (2011) 375-440 411 The Jerusalem Tradition in the Late Second Temple Period: Diachronic and Synchronic Developments Surrounding Psalms of Solomon 11. By Heerak Christian Kim. Lan- ham: University Press of America, 2007. Pp. vi, 170. Paperback. US$ 26.00. ISBN 978-0-7618-3626-1. The starting point of Kim’s book is his assertion, that the theological importance of the Jeusalem Temple was the unifying factor of the diverse strands of Judaism in the Late Second Temple period. He supposes, that Pss. Sol. 11 is a key text, for it “represents a coherent liturgical unit that embodies the religious and political spirit of the Jerusalem tradition.” In his first chapter, Kim analyses Old Testament basic texts of the Jerusalem tradition. He assigns special importance to the exodus/conquest theme, which is tied integrally to the Jerusalem tradition in early Judaism. After this, he examines several so-called “key signifiers,” which influenced the text of Pss. Sol. 11. These are the term “forever,” the concept of “nature manipulation,” “supremacy of Exodus traditions versus Abrahamic covenant,” “Jerusalem cult versus Mosaic law,” and “Zion traditions.” In the second chapter, Kim treats the literature he labels “intertestamental,” and asks in which aspects share these writings common treats with Pss. Sol. 11. Natu- rally, the most detailed analysis concerns the book of Baruch. He then explores related texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls. It is quite surprising, that several of Kim’s key passages are no other than the biblical allusions/citations included in these texts. Evidently, this points to a difficult methodological problem. As for the early rabbinical literature, Kim’s treatment is superficial. In the third chapter, he focuses on the question as to why this tradition was so important for early Judaism and not equally for the New Testament writers. He sees “a complete deviation from the Jerusalem tradition of the late Second Temple period.” After reviewing this bulk of literature, Kim’s conclusion in that Pss. Sol. 11 is a text with liturgical intention, no matter whether it was used actually in a liturgical context or not. He points to the view of gradual liturgisation, to the presence of the biblical motif of clarion call, to the battle cry motif, to the themes of the visita- tion of God, to the ingathering, and to the presence of the garments of glory. Kim treats a good number of texts and topics from the late Second Temple period. Although his selection of the texts are not quite satisfactory, and his treat- ment is misleading here and there, the volume is a good addition of the literature on the Jerusalem tradition in early Judaism. Géza G. Xeravits Sapientia College of Theology, Budapest © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2011 DOI: 10.1163/157006311X586494

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