The Jewish writings of the Second Temple Period (often called the "Intertestamental Period") are significant for the interpretation of the NT as they bear witness to the historical, literary, and theological context of the apostolic writings. This guide will list resources for many of these works in order to provide a basic point of entry into the discussions surrounding them.
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BM 480 - 488.8 Pre-Talmudic Jewish Literature (non-Biblical)