Jewish interpretation of the Bible: ancient and contemporary

Although Jewish tradition gives tremendous importance to the Hebrew Bible, from the beginning Jewish interpretation of those scriptures has been practiced with remarkable freedom. Karin Hedner Zetterholm offers a clear and concise introduction to the legal, theological, and historical presupposition...

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Main Author: Zetterholm, Karin 1967- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Minneapolis, Minn. Fortress Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old Testament / Exegesis / Judaism
B Exegesis / Judaism
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible N.T Relation to the Old Testament
B Bible O.T Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish
B Bible. Old Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish
B Bible. New Testament Relation to the Old Testament
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Summary:Although Jewish tradition gives tremendous importance to the Hebrew Bible, from the beginning Jewish interpretation of those scriptures has been practiced with remarkable freedom. Karin Hedner Zetterholm offers a clear and concise introduction to the legal, theological, and historical presuppositions that shaped the dominant stream of rabbinic interpretation, including Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrashim, discussing specific examples of different interpretive methods. She then explores the contours of Jewish biblical interpretation evident in the New Testament and the legacy of ancient traditions in the way different Jewish movements read the Bible today. Students of the history of biblical interpretation and of Judaism will find this an important and engaging resource.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0800697987