Jewish Appropriation of Greek Epic

Jews regularly denounced, ridiculed, and defied Greek myths. Erich Gruen, however, will reveal the extent to which Jewish texts from the Hellenistic period frequently cited and utilized such fanciful tales without questioning their authority or legitimacy. How does one account for this apparent paradox? And what does it tell us about Jewish reception of Hellenic literature and lore? Join us at Clio's for the final session of this remarkable series on ancient epics.

Erich Gruen is Professor of History and Classics , Emeritus, at the University of California, Berkeley. His books include Heritage and Hellenism: The Reinvention of Jewish Tradition, Rethinking the Other in Antiquity, and Scriptural Tales Retold.

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