A rivalry of genius: Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation in late antiquity

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Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationAlbany, NY
PublisherState University of New York Press
Number of pages179
ISBN (Print)0585046115, 0791427277, 0791427285, 1438406797, 9780585046112, 9780791427279, 9780791427286, 9781438406794
StatePublished - 1996

Publication series

NameSUNY series in Judaica
PublisherState University of New York Press

Bibliographical note

Translation of: Mikra u-Midrasho

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