Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study

The confluence of different Jewish traditions in the Qumran library is evident. The Enochic traditions are not only counted as the oldest influences in Qumran, they also give it a certain theological unity. This is even more true in the case of demonology. Belial’s figure brings together a rich lex...

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Main Author: Juan Sebastián Hernández Valencia
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Language:English
Published: Fondo Editorial Universidad Católica Luis Amigó 2024-02-01
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Online Access:https://revistas.ucatolicaluisamigo.edu.co/index.php/perseitas/article/view/4671
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description The confluence of different Jewish traditions in the Qumran library is evident. The Enochic traditions are not only counted as the oldest influences in Qumran, they also give it a certain theological unity. This is even more true in the case of demonology. Belial’s figure brings together a rich lexicographic heritage in which different traditions are integrated under the characteristics of the Watchers and Giants of the Enochic tradition (1 En 6—8). This study analyzes the theological characterization of the demonological figures found in Qumran to specify the Enochic influence on it.
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spelling doaj-art-dbc2cfe981d345a19bfad5d0f3f78a0f2025-08-20T02:11:34ZengFondo Editorial Universidad Católica Luis AmigóPerseitas2346-17802024-02-011210.21501/23461780.4671Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case studyJuan Sebastián Hernández Valencia0Universidad Católica Luis Amigó The confluence of different Jewish traditions in the Qumran library is evident. The Enochic traditions are not only counted as the oldest influences in Qumran, they also give it a certain theological unity. This is even more true in the case of demonology. Belial’s figure brings together a rich lexicographic heritage in which different traditions are integrated under the characteristics of the Watchers and Giants of the Enochic tradition (1 En 6—8). This study analyzes the theological characterization of the demonological figures found in Qumran to specify the Enochic influence on it. https://revistas.ucatolicaluisamigo.edu.co/index.php/perseitas/article/view/46711 EnochBelialDemonology of Second Temple JudaismApocalyptic LiteratureMagic and Exorcism at QumranQumran Theology
spellingShingle Juan Sebastián Hernández Valencia
Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study
Perseitas
1 Enoch
Belial
Demonology of Second Temple Judaism
Apocalyptic Literature
Magic and Exorcism at Qumran
Qumran Theology
title Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study
title_full Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study
title_fullStr Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study
title_full_unstemmed Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study
title_short Influence of the Enochic tradition on Qumran: reception and adaptation of the Watchers and Giants as a case study
title_sort influence of the enochic tradition on qumran reception and adaptation of the watchers and giants as a case study
topic 1 Enoch
Belial
Demonology of Second Temple Judaism
Apocalyptic Literature
Magic and Exorcism at Qumran
Qumran Theology
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