Invitation to Midrash: The Workings of Rabbinic Bible Interpretation : A Teaching Book
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 13
9780060661076
Category
Publication Year
1989
Publisher
Subject
Religion & Spirituality; Judaism; Theology
Description
Reprint of a 1988 work (Harper & Row). Strictly speaking, Judaism is not a biblical religion according to Neusner (religious studies, U. of South Florida; Bard College, NY), who argues that Midrash--interpretations of the oral Torah-- reveal that the written Hebrew Scriptures are but half the ancien --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Editorial Reviews Language Notes Text: English, Hebrew --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Jacob Neusner is Research Professor of Religion and Theology Bard College Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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