Tag: Greek influence on Christianity

Tobit- Greek Influence on Second-Temple Judaism

Tobit 10:1-7a The difference between a Greek tragedy and a Greek comedy is survival. Romeo and Juliet is tragedy, though a comic one. Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events is comedy, though a tragic one. Tobit is a Greek comedy, and we see it here. Tobias is late arriving home from his journey. The reader... Continue Reading →

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Tobit- Homer’s Influence on Our Perception of Angels

Tobit 5:1-6:1 In this part of the story, Tobit sends his son, Tobias, to retrieve the money that he left in trust. He offers to pay someone to accompany his son. His son unwittingly recruits Raphael, the archangel who has already made one appearance in this tale. In Tobit’s interview with him, so that Tobit... Continue Reading →

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