Richard Bauckham is professor emeritus at the University of
St. Andrews and senior scholar at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He is a
fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Society of
Edinburgh.
Review of Biblical Literature
"Bauckham offers a robust and distinctive treatment of
interpretations of Daniel's 'one like a son of man' in Second
Temple Judaism, and in so doing he continues the debate. I look
forward to volume 2 of this work." The Expository Times
"This first volume presents the relevant Jewish evidence from the
Second Temple period in a way that is balanced, learned, and highly
usable. For that, all readers stand in the author's debt."
Themelios
"Bauckham offers a penetrating exploration of early Jewish
literature pertaining to the 'Son of Man' phrase that furthers our
understanding both of Jewish messianism and the Parables of Enoch."
CHOICE
"Bauckham's thorough examination of the use of 'Son of man' in
early Jewish eschatology significantly advances understanding of
this important element of early Christian tradition and establishes
a needed foundation for his planned second volume of the set
(forthcoming), which will examine the Gospel traditions. . . .
Highly recommended." "A remarkable scholarly journey, from Daniel 7
through early Jewish interpretations of this chapter to a close
analysis of the messianic figure and the historical setting of the
Parables of Enoch. Bauckham's research of the Parables is a major
contribution to our understanding of early Jewish tradition."
--Torleif Elgvin, NLA University College "Richard Bauckham has
written an illuminating and engaging study of the enigmatic phrase
'the Son of Man' and associated messianic expectations in early
Jewish texts. He takes readers on a fascinating journey into the
world of early Jewish apocalyptic thought, investigating an
impressive range of literature from the Parables of Enoch to
rabbinic interpretations of Daniel 7. By clearly explaining his
line of argument and fruitfully engaging with other scholars,
Bauckham invites his readers to actively engage with his
interpretation of the sources, which makes for an enjoyable reading
experience."
--Cecilia Wassén, Uppsala University "Richard Bauckham's volume on
'Son of Man' traditions in early Jewish literature is a masterpiece
of exegetical inquiry. Bauckham digs deeply into a rich array of
texts that interpret Daniel 7:13 (amplified by other scriptural
passages) as referring to a human (not divine) figure who has
previously lived on earth and whom God is preserving in heaven for
an important future role. With a commanding grip on the details and
a striking ability to discriminate between them, Bauckham generates
innovative, often compelling solutions to issue after issue in each
text, with his explanation of the Parables of Enoch being
particularly remarkable. Central to this book is the nuanced and
authoritative account of the different ways in which the individual
texts interact with scriptural passages having a messianic
dimension. The volume represents a decisive new beginning for
scholarship on the Jewish 'Son of Man' and necessitates close
examination by anyone interested in this subject."
--Philip Esler, University of Gloucestershire
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