A rivalry of genius
Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation in late antiquity
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Publication
1995 - State University of New York Press, Albany, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
44,750 words, Guess
Page Count
179 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1273787M
- ISBN-100791427277
- OCLC Control Number31970639
- Library of Congress Control Number95005271
- Goodreads1303977
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- LibraryThing5522285
Classifications
- DDC221.6/09
- LCCBM514 .H5713 1996
Description
By comparing interpretations of the Hebrew Bible by Jews, Christians, and Gnostics in Late Antiquity, this book provides a unique perspective on these religious movements in Palestine. Rival interpretations of the early Church and the Midrash are set against the backdrop of the pagan critique of these religions and the gnostic threat that grew within both Christianity and Judaism. The comparison of the exegetical works of Christianity and Judaism illuminates the later development of the two religions and offers fresh insight into the Bible itself.
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- SUNY series in Judaica
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