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This volume contains essays by some of the leading scholars in the
study of the Jewish religious ideas in the Second Temple period,
that led up to the development of early forms of Rabbinic Judaism
and Christianity. Close attention is paid to the cosmological ideas
to be found in the Ancient Near East and in the Hebrew Bible and to
the manner in which the translators of the Hebrew Bible into Greek
reflected the creativity with which Judaism engaged Hellenistic
ideas about the cosmos and the creation. The concepts of heaven and
divine power, human mortality, the forces of nature, combat myths,
and the philosophy of wisdom, as they occur in 2 Maccabees, Ben
Sira, Wisdom of Solomon and Tobit, are carefully analysed and
compared with Greek and Roman world-views. There are also critical
examinations of Dead Sea scroll texts, early Jewish prayers and
Hebrew liturgical poetry and how they these adopt, adapt and alter
earlier ideas. The editors have included appreciations of two major
figures who played important roles in the study of the Second
Temple period and in the history and development of the ISDCL,
namely, Otto Kaiser and Alexander Di Lella, who died recently and
are greatly missed by those in the field.
The contributors and editors dedicate this volume of research to
Professor Stefan C. Reif on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
Together these twenty papers reflect our appreciation for his
exemplary scholarship and lifelong commitment to acquaint our world
with the theological and cultural riches of Jewish Studies. This
collection reflects the breadth of Prof. Reif's interests insofar
as it is a combination of Second Temple studies and Jewish studies
on the roots of Jewish prayer and liturgy which is his main field
of expertise. Contributions on biblical and second temple studies
cover Amos, Ben Sira, Esther, 2 Maccabees, Judith, Wisdom, Qumran
Psalms, and James. Contributions on Jewish studies cover nuptial
and benedictions after meals, Adon Olam, Passover Seder, Amidah,
the Medieval Palestinian Tefillat ha-Shir, and other aspects of
rabbinic liturgy. Moreover, the regional diversity of scholars from
Israel, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland and North
America mirrors Stefan's travels as a lecturer and the reach of his
publications. The volume includes a foreword of appreciation and a
bibliographic list of Professor Reif's works.
College students with autism can face many difficulties during the
transition from high school to further education and beyond.
Highlighting the various everyday issues that may arise, this book
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spectrum and helping them to succeed not only academically, but
also socially and emotionally. From supporting students with their
relationships, to dealing with anxiety and managing independent
living, this book covers a breadth of topics. It considers the
impact of teaching expectations in higher learning on general adult
life, and how to counsel students with autism on academic issues.
The author also examines his many years of experience as a
community college counselor, sharing the mistakes he has made and
the lessons learned, to outline what makes a good counselor and how
to take specific steps to ensure success for students with autism
in all aspects of college life.
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