A rivalry of genius
Subtitle: Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation in late antiquity
By: Marc Hirshman ; translated by Batya Stein.
Series: SUNY series in Judaica
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 179
Subjects: Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish; Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600; Midrash -- Comparative studies; Fathers of the church
Description: By comparing interpretations of the Hebrew Bible by Jews, Christians, and Gnostics in Late Antiquity, this book provides a unique perspective on these religious movements in Palestine. Rival interpretations of the early Church and the Midrash are set against the backdrop of the pagan critique of these religions and the gnostic threat that grew within both Christianity and Judaism.

The comparison of the exegetical works of Christianity and Judaism illuminates the later development of the two religions and offers fresh insight into the Bible itself.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-169) and indexes.