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Record Nr.

UNINA9910828684603321

Titolo

The interpretation of scripture in early Judaism and Christianity : studies in language and tradition / / edited by Craig A. Evans

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sheffield, England : , : Sheffield Academic Press, , [2000]

©2000

ISBN

1-283-19586-0

9786613195869

0-567-30271-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (491 p.)

Collana

Journal for the study of the pseudepigrapha. Supplement series ; ; 33

Studies in scripture in early Judaism and Christianity ; ; 7

Disciplina

220.609015

Soggetti

Rabbinical literature - History and criticism

Christian literature, Early - History and criticism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; List of Contributors; From Language to Exegesis; PART I: INTERPRETATION IN INTERTESTAMENTAL TRADITIONS; PART II: INTERPRETATION IN THE NEW TESTAMENT; PART III: INTERPRETATION IN THE RABBIS AND THE TARGUMIM; Index of References; Index of Authors

Sommario/riassunto

This volume assembles several important studies that examine the role of language in meaning and interpretation. The various contributions investigate interpretation in the versions, in intertestamental traditions, in the New Testament, and in the rabbis and the targumim. The authors, who include well-known veterans as well as younger scholars, explore the differing ways in which the language of Scripture stimulates the understanding of the sacred text in late antiquity and gives rise to important theological themes. This book is a significant resource for any scholar interested in the interpr