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- Title
THE SELF-GLORIFICATION HYMN REEXAMINED.
- Authors
Miller, Eric
- Abstract
This paper analyzes the many attempts by various scholars to identify the speaker in what is known as the Self-Glorification Hymn from the Qumran corpus (4Q471b, 4Q491, 4Q427, and 1QH XXV-XXVI). After reviewing the difficulties posed by the various theories, it offers the possibility of understanding the Self-Glorification Hymn as a "Hymn of Enoch" not originating in Qumran. The paper raises the possibility of this hymn constituting a form of creative literary meditation - a poetic excursus reflecting traditions within ancient Judaism similar to those later appearing in the Book of Parables (which was eventually incorporated into 1 Enoch) - rather than representing the mystic expressions of an actual historical figure or Qumran author.
- Subjects
HYMNS -- History &; criticism; QUMRAN community; JUDAISM &; literature; JEWISH literature; JEWISH poetry; MUSIC attribution; BOOK of Parables, A (Book); MUSICAL composition; SACRED vocal music analysis; JEWISH hymns; RELIGIOUS poetry
- Publication
Henoch, 2009, Vol 31, Issue 2, p307
- ISSN
0393-6805
- Publication type
Article