R. H. Charles A Biography

by VanderKam, James C.

• ISBN13: 9780192869289
• ISBN10: 0192869280
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-05-02
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

R.H. Charles: A Biography first situates Charles's work in the history of biblical scholarship. The remainder of the book is divided into three parts that draw on material stored in several archives and other sources. The first provides an account of his early life and education in Ireland. Part two is devoted to his Oxford years (1890-1913). Within a chronological framework, the chapters regarding the Oxford period focus on his pioneering work with Jewish apocalypses as evident in his many textual editions, translations, and commentaries. For all of his major publications an attempt is made to assess how his work was received at the time and how it continues to affect the field of early Judaism. The third part furnishes a biographical overview of his work as a canon of Westminster (1913-31). At the Abbey, he carried out pastoral duties but also published books that made contributions to publicly debated issues such as divorce, while at the same time continuing his scholarly endeavours. The volume includes bibliographies of Charles's many publications and of works cited.

Author Biography

James C. VanderKam, Emeritus Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, University of Notre Dame

James C. VanderKam earned his Ph.D. degree from Harvard University in 1976. He taught at North Carolina State University from 1976 to 1991, at which time he accepted a position at the University of Notre Dame where he remained until 2016. There he was the John A. O'Brien Professor of Hebrew Scriptures. Beginning in 1989, he was a member of the team of scholars appointed to publish the Dead Sea Scrolls and participated in the publication of thirteen volumes in the "Discoveries in the Judaean Desert" series. In 2021 he was the president of the Society of Biblical Literature.

Table of Contents

Preface
Why Write a Biography of R.H. Charles: Charles in Context
Part 1 The Early Years (1855-1890)
Part 2 The Oxford Years (1890-1913
2.1. The Book of Enoch
2.2. The Book of Jubilees
2.3. (Slavonic) Enoch
2.4. (Syriac Apocalypse of) Baruch
2.5. The Assumption of Moses
2.6. Recognition and Syntheses 1898-1899
2.7. The Ascension of Isaiah
2.8. More Honors and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs 1901-1908
2.9. The Last Oxford Years 1909-1913 and The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament
2.10. The Book of Daniel
Part 3 The Westminster Years (1913-31)
3.1. Return to Priestly Service
3.2. The Topical Books
3.3. The Book of Revelation
3.4. Scholarly Work 1914-1915
3.5. The Chronicle of John, Bishop of Nikiu
3.6. The Ten Commandments
3.7. The End of His Days
Bibliographies
Bibliography of Works Cited
Bibliography of R. H. Charles