The apocalyptic genre in the intertestamentary Jewish literature: reflections in the light of literary theory in dialogue with theology

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Published: Apr 30, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5752/P.2175-5841.2019v17n52p196-225
Keywords:
apocalyptic literature, interbiblical period, literary genres

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Cristiano Camilo Lopes
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

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In this article, it is proposed to discuss a formation, composition and characteristics of the apocalyptic genre. Therefore, it mades for the concept of literary genres in the light of Literary Theory (COELHO, WELLEK; WARREN, MARCUSCHI, ZILBERMAN) and studies of Theology and Hermeneutics (COLLINS, COSTA, KOSTENBERGER; FEE; STUART, PATTERSON, OSBORNE, ROWLEY, RYKEN). At first, considered the contribution of Literary Theory and biblical theologians served as a theoretical reference for the development of conceptual discussions of the genre. Next, we evaluate the historical context of the Interbiblical Period (social, cultural and religious aspects), in order to observe its relation with an internal configuration of the apocalyptic genre (text-context / form / content / function). And, finally, it was verified that the apocalyptic genres presents specific characteristics that singularize it and that could be described based on the discussions proposed in the research. Among these elements stand out: a means of visionary or revelatory communication; symbolic, figurative and metaphorical language; dualism between earthly and heavenly realities.

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LOPES, Cristiano Camilo. The apocalyptic genre in the intertestamentary Jewish literature: reflections in the light of literary theory in dialogue with theology. HORIZONTE - Journal of Studies in Theology and Religious Sciences, Belo Horizonte, v. 17, n. 52, p. 196–225, 2019. DOI: 10.5752/P.2175-5841.2019v17n52p196-225. Disponível em: https://periodicos.pucminas.br/horizonte/article/view/P.2175-5841.2019v17n52p196. Acesso em: 27 oct. 2025.
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v. 17, n. 52, jan./abr. 2019 - Dossiê - Judaísmo: religião, cultura, nação
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Cristiano Camilo Lopes, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

É pós-doutorando no Programa de Estudos Pós-Graduados em Literatura e Crítica Literária (PEPG-LCL), da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), possui pós-doutorado em Literatura Infantil e Juvenil na área de Estudos Comparados de Literaturas de Língua Portuguesa da FFLCH/USP (2016), doutor (2012) e mestre (2009) em Letras pela Universidade de São Paulo-USP (Área de Estudos Comparados de Literaturas de Língua Portuguesa). É doutorando e mestre em Teologia (2017) pelo Centro Presbiteriano de Pós-Graduação Andrew Jumper (Instituto Presbiteriano Mackenzie), é bacharel em Teologia pela Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2005) e pelo Seminário Teológico Betel Brasileiro (1998). É membro do Grupo de Pesquisa "Produções Literárias e Culturais para crianças e jovens" da FFLCH/USP. Possui experiência em docência do ensino superior na área de Teologia e Letras.