The origin of evil spirits : [manuscript] : the reception of Genesis 6:1-4 in early Jewish literature /

Wright, Archie T.

The origin of evil spirits : the reception of Genesis 6:1-4 in early Jewish literature / [manuscript] : Archie T. Wright. - Rev. ed. - Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, c2015. - xvi, 258 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - 2. Reihe, 0340-9570 ; .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Durham, 2004 under the title: Breaching the cosmic order : the biblical tradition of Genesis 6:1-4 and its reception in early enochic and philonic Judaism.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [224]-240) and indexes.

9781451490329 (pbk.)


Bible.--Genesis, VI, 1-4--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Jewish demonology.

BS1235.52 / .W75 2005