Traditions of the rabbis from the era of the New Testament
By: David Instone-Brewer.
Publisher: Eerdmans
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng; heb
Subjects: Rabbinical literature; Rabbinical literature -- History and criticism; Rabbinical literature -- Relation to the New Testament; Judaism -- History -- Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D; Christianity -- Origin
Other titles: T.R.E.N.T.; TRENT
Description: Traditions of the Rabbis from the Era of the New Testament (TRENT) is a major new six-volume work of scholarship that provides an exhaustive collection of early rabbinic traditions and commentary on their relevance to the New Testament. Focusing on 63 rabbinic traditions central to ancient Jewish life, David Instone-Brewer's massive study provides significant insights into Jewish thought and practice prior to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E. For each rabbinic tradition considered, the supporting Hebrew source text is provided side by side with an English translation. Instone-Brewer also presents evidence that exists for accurately dating these rabbinic sources -- a critical task recently advanced by modern dating techniques. He goes on to thoroughly discuss the meaning and importance of each rabbinic tradition for Second Temple Judaism, also analyzing any echoes or direct appearances of the tradition in the New Testament writings.
Notes: Text in English; includes Hebrew source text with English translation.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Prayer and agriculture; title: v. 2. Feasts and Sabbaths; title: v. 3. Women and marriage; title: v. 4. Crime and punishment; title: v. 5. Offerings and temple; title: v. 6. Pure and impure.