Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries

Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries
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Total Pages : 457
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ISBN-10 : 9780884145707
ISBN-13 : 0884145700
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Book Synopsis Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries by : Sivan Nir

Download or read book Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries written by Sivan Nir and published by SBL Press. This book was released on 2024-12-13 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sivan Nir meticulously examines the reimaginings of the biblical figures Balaam, Jeremiah, and Esther in a wide range of Jewish texts from second-century rabbinic sources to medieval Jewish biblical commentaries. Nir’s unique approach analyzes the continuity, or lack thereof, that emerges when characterization is viewed in relation to and in contrast with its cross cultural context, including the contemporary conventions found in Hellenistic rhetoric and novels, Byzantine Christian literature, Islamic adab and Mu‘tazila literature, and more. Such an approach reveals a transition from typological depictions to richer, more lifelike portrayals—a transformation shaped by rival notions of literature and history. Nir translates the sources into accessible English for students and scholars of not only Jewish exegesis but also those in Christian theology, Islamic studies, and world literature.


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