The Exaltation of Seth and Nazirite Asceticism in the "Cave of Treasures"
This article argues that the Cave of Treasures mixes Jewish themes concerning the exaltation of Seth with ascetical themes found in Syrian Christian writings about Nazirite purity. The Cave of Treasure’s emphasis on Seth’s priestly duty and sexual purity echoes Syriac Christian authors, like Ephrem...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2014
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Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2014, Volume: 68, Issue: 3, Pages: 310-328 |
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Cave of Treasures
Nazirite
Seth
asceticism
Ephrem
Aphrahat
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