<![CDATA[This study examines the crucial role of Second Temple literature in bridging the historical and theological gap between the Old and New Testaments. Writings such as the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and the Qumran texts offer valuable insights into the socio-religious context of this transitional period. Key events, such as the rededication of the Second Temple and Jesus’ conflicts with the Pharisees, can be more fully understood through these sources. This study also highlights how Second Temple literature contains numerous allusions to and quotations from the Old Testament, enriching canonical and textual studies of the Hebrew Bible. The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has further confirmed the continuity and integrity of the biblical text. The novelty of this study lies in its emphasis on Second Temple literature as a hermeneutical foundation for understanding Jewish religious identity and the emergence of early Christianity. Author Biography Harman Ziduhu Laia, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Indonesia SurabayaScopus ID: 58954546000Google Scholar: pHG6TXQAAAAJ]]>
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