Jewish Interpretation of the Bible

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 introduces the legal, theological, and historical presuppositions that shaped the dominant stream of rabbinic interpretation, including Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrashim, discussing examples of different interpretive methods, and 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.

Isbn / Product Code - 9780800697983

Dimensions - 23x1.2x15.2cm

Printed Pages - 210

Format - Paperback

Year Of Publication - 2012

Publisher - Fortress Press

Author - Karin Hedner Zetterholm