The Evil Inclination in Early Judaism and Christianity

by Ishay Rosen-Zvi

One of the central concepts in rabbinic Judaism is the notion of the Evil Inclination, which appears to be related to similar concepts in ancient Christianity and the wider late antique world. The precise origins and understanding of the idea, however, are unknown. This volume traces the development of this concept historically in Judaism and assesses its impact on emerging Christian thought concerning the origins of sin. The chapters, which cover...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108470823
• ISBN13: 9781108470827
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"