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Rabbi David
Neusner, Jacob (Research Professor Of Religion And Theology, Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, Usa)
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Paperback. Rabbinic documents about David, progenitor of the Messiah, relay the scriptural narrative of David the king. But, he is also transformed into a sage by Rabbinic writings of late antiquity: the Mishnah, the Yerushalmi, and the Bavli. Consequently, the Rabbis' Messiah becomes a rabbi. Neusner explores this transformation in depth. Series: Studies in Judaism. Num Pages: 218 pages. BIC Classification: HRJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 331.
Rabbinic documents of David, progenitor of the Messiah, carry forward the scriptural narrative of David the king. But he also is turned by Rabbinic writings of late antiquity—from the Mishnah through the Yerushalmi and the Bavli—into a sage. Consequently, the Rabbis’ Messiah is a rabbi. How did this transformation come about? Of what kinds of writings does it consist? What sequence of writings conveyed the transformation? And most important: what do we learn about the movement from one set of Israelite writings to take over, or submit to the values of, another set of writings? These are the questions answered ... Read more
Rabbinic documents of David, progenitor of the Messiah, carry forward the scriptural narrative of David the king. But he also is turned by Rabbinic writings of late antiquity—from the Mishnah through the Yerushalmi and the Bavli—into a sage. Consequently, the Rabbis’ Messiah is a rabbi. How did this transformation come about? Of what kinds of writings does it consist? What sequence of writings conveyed the transformation? And most important: what do we learn about the movement from one set of Israelite writings to take over, or submit to the values of, another set of writings? These are the questions answered ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Judaism
Number of Pages
218
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761858478
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V9780761858478
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About Neusner, Jacob (Research Professor Of Religion And Theology, Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, Usa)
Jacob Neusner is a leading figure in the American academic study of religion. He revolutionized the study of Judaism and brought it into the field of religion, and he built intellectual bridges between Judaism and other religions, thereby laying the groundwork for durable understanding and respect among religions. He has advanced the careers of younger scholars and teachers through his ... Read more
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