Early Rabbinic Writings

by Hyam Maccoby

Book Overview

Rabbinic texts are often cited in New Testament and Old Testament studies, but hitherto there has been no easy way for a student to grasp the scope and variety of the relevant rabbinic writings. This book introduces the student to the full range of the early rabbinic writings, with a thorough introduction and notes, so that both a bird's eye view of the literature as well as close aquaintance with typical and important texts can be obtained. This will enable the reader to embark on further study with a clearer orientation. The book also aims to correct many mistaken views about rabbinic Judaism arising from outdated conceptions of the relation between Christianity and Judaism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521285534
• ISBN13: 9780521285537
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"