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Adele Reinhartz is professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa.

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Tekijän teokset

Jesus of Hollywood (2007) 32 kappaletta
Scripture on the Silver Screen (2003) 28 kappaletta
Common Judaism: Explorations in Second-temple Judaism (2008) — Toimittaja — 21 kappaletta

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The Blackwell Companion to Jesus (2010) — Avustaja — 38 kappaletta
The Oxford Handbook of English Literature and Theology (2007) — Avustaja, eräät painokset29 kappaletta
Violence In The New Testament (2005) — Avustaja, eräät painokset27 kappaletta
Anti-Judaism and the Fourth Gospel (2001) — Avustaja — 27 kappaletta
A Feminist Companion to Reading the Bible: Approaches, Methods and Strategies (1997) — Avustaja, eräät painokset25 kappaletta
Reading Philo: A Handbook to Philo of Alexandria (2014) — Avustaja — 23 kappaletta

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I really didn't know quite what to expect of this book, but I'm such a first-century history geek that I couldn't resist taking it on. Would it be a dry history lesson? A bit of speculative guesswork, given that the historical record is so sparse? As much as a book about an ancient priest can be considered a page-turner, this one was for me. It was just an enjoyable read from cover to cover.

Caiaphas is, of course, the Jerusalem high priest in the time of Jesus. The unscrupulous, conniving villain who orchestrated Jesus’ death. Or did he? The Gospels—all four of them—portray Caiaphas as not much more than a neutral minor player.

But in the early centuries of Christianity, our church fathers quickly glommed onto Caiaphas as an antihero. An anonymous collection of "chief priests and scribes" as the God-killer wouldn't do; a proper villain was needed. Caiaphas filled the role splendidly, especially as anti-Semitism developed within the Church.

The Gospel account of Caiaphas “prophesying” in John 11:52 proved particularly troubling for the early church. How could such an ungodly character be a prophet? Origin spends a great deal of time on this conundrum, finally concluding that somehow, the despicable fellow managed to rather accidentally utter a prophecy.

Reinhartz then takes us on an enlightening romp through artwork, literature, theater, and Hollywood, exposing the dastardly role Caiaphas plays. Finally, the journey culminates in a more serious look at the Caiaphas of history, and the priestly role in general. Reinhartz’s visible fascination with this ancient character has made for a highly readable account.
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