The Subversion of the Apocalypses in the Book of Jubilees

Hanneken (theology, St. Mary's U., Texas) explores the complex relationship between of the Book of Jubilees and apocalyptic literature and events surrounding the Maccabean revolt. His topics include angels and demons, humans, the decline of history, the final woes, the judgement, the restoration, the use and view of received authority, and the dependence of revelation on wisdom. The Society of Biblical Literature publishes the paperbound edition; Brill publishes the hardbound. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)