In Fragments: The Authenticity of the Hypothetica

Gregory E. Sterling

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Eusebius attributed two fragments in three extracts with two different titles to Philo that we know by the first title, the Hypothetica. Scholars have repeatedly expressed reservations about the authenticity of these fragments including Leopold Cohn and, more recently, John Barclay. This essay works through the three major issues that have generated doubt: the unusual presentation of Israel’s early history, the severity of the penalties for violations of the laws, and the vocabulary. The unusual character of the history and the severe penalties both reflect concerns related to the embassy to Rome. The number of hapax legomena is in line with other apologetic treatises in the corpus Philonicum. The strong similarities of the accounts of the Sabbath and the Essenes with Philo’s known treatments suggest that the fragments were drawn from a work of Philo which included both fragments.

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Ancient Texts, Papyri, and Manuscripts

Studies in Honor of James R. Royse

Series: New Testament Tools, Studies and Documents, Volume: 64

Cover Ancient Texts, Papyri, and Manuscripts

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004465732

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 20 Sep 2021

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Part 1 New Testament Textual Criticism

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