Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus

by Michael Avioz

Book Overview

Michael Avioz builds upon his earlier work on Josephus as an exegete, providing a comprehensive study of Josephus' contribution to the crystallization of the Halakha which focuses on the similarities (and dissimilarities) between his work and the tannaitic sources, as well as contemporary Second Temple sources.

Avioz begins by providing a clear definition of Halakha, and offering an explanation of methodology and sources. He then examines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567681157
• ISBN13: 9780567681157
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"