The Book of Leviticus Interpreted as Jewish Community

This article addresses an essay, published in 2001 by John Van Engen, entitled "Ralph of Flaix: The Book of Leviticus Interpreted as Christian Community." Ralph’s voluminous commentary, composed and published in the mid-twelfth century, aimed, in Van Engen’s words, at "refuting Jewi...

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Main Author: Harris, Robert A. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations 2011
In: Studies in Christian-Jewish relations
Year: 2011, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-15
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