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Parables in Midrash
David Stern
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Description for Parables in Midrash
Paperback. Describes how the parable or mashal - the most distinctive type of midrash narrative - was composed, how its symbolism works, and how it conveys the ideological convictions of the rabbis. The relation to similar tales in other literatures, including Christian and kabbalistic parables, is covered. Num Pages: 364 pages, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; HRJ; HRLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
David Stern shows how the parable or mashal—the most distinctive type of narrative in midrash—was composed, how its symbolism works, and how it serves to convey the ideological convictions of the rabbis. He describes its relation to similar tales in other literatures, including the parables of Jesus in the New Testament and kabbalistic parables. Through its innovative approach to midrash, this study reaches beyond its particular subject, and will appeal to all readers interested in narrative and religion.
David Stern shows how the parable or mashal—the most distinctive type of narrative in midrash—was composed, how its symbolism works, and how it serves to convey the ideological convictions of the rabbis. He describes its relation to similar tales in other literatures, including the parables of Jesus in the New Testament and kabbalistic parables. Through its innovative approach to midrash, this study reaches beyond its particular subject, and will appeal to all readers interested in narrative and religion.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674654488
SKU
V9780674654488
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About David Stern
David Stern is Harry Starr Professor of Classical and Modern Jewish and Hebrew Literature at Harvard University.
Reviews for Parables in Midrash
Parables in Midrash is one of the most sophisticated and mature works on rabbinic literature in this century… All readers will find the book an extremely valuable synthesis of cutting-edge methodologies, thorough knowledge of textual traditions, and the best exegesis of traditional literature the academy has to offer.
Burton L. Visotzky
Catholic Biblical Quarterly
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Burton L. Visotzky
Catholic Biblical Quarterly
Well-written, comprehensible to ... Read more