Fourth Maccabees and the Promotion of the Jewish Philosophy

“This collection of essays is from a world-leading scholar on 4 Maccabees and the Apocrypha. The contributions represent two decades of deSilva’s research and are essential reading for those interested in Jewish engagement with Greek literary culture, rhetoric, and education.”


—Sean A. Adams, University of Glasgow





“In his third major scholarly contribution to 4 Maccabees, deSilva masterfully offers new insights into the study of this literary and philosophical jewel of ancient wisdom. Often overlooked by Christians and Jews, the text comes back to life as a fundamental testimony for understanding the intersection between Hellenistic Judaism and Christian origins.”


—Gabriele Boccaccini, University of Michigan