Midrash is exegesis, explanation of a biblical text and commentary on it. In this latest volume in the Classics of Western Spirituality series, Reuven Hammer brings a selection of these "God-intoxicated texts" of the early rabbinic masters, the Tannaim, to a wider public and accompanies them with explanations and commentary on their theological, literary, and historical importance.
The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted
In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.
The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century
Product Details
CLASSIC MIDRASH
Format: Paperback
Pages: 544
Product Weight: 1.59 lbs
Translator: Hammer, Reuven
Publication Date: 1995-01-01
Language: English
Series: Classics of Western Spirituality (Paperback)
Publisher: PAULIST PR
Dewey Decimal Classification: 296.140
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780809135035