Tag Archives: Alan Segal

Alan F. Segal, Professor of Jewish Studies

I recently heard news that Professor Alan F. Segal, one of the giants in the field of Early Jewish and  Early Christian Studies, has passed away.  We have lost one of the greatest contributors to the advancement of these areas of study in recent times. I first became aware of Professor Segal’s work while an [...]
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Answers to Questions Regarding Heavenly Ascent in Early Jewish and Early Christian Literature

This post comprises some very interesting questions posed to me by a new reader of this blog, Steve Bastasch, regarding the development of the “heavenly ascent” theme in early Christian thought and writings and their Jewish background. My answer to these questions follows. ————————————————————————— Steve: I’m new to your Heavenly Ascents blog – it looks [...]
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Age of the Fathers: History of Religions Debate

I must apologize for have gone for a whole week without posting anything here. I’m still working out some things with the transfer of this blog to a new server–and also still trying to get used to my new schedule of school and seminary teaching. Anyways, I’m back and have more notes to share with [...]
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