A Rivalry of Genius
Download or Read eBook A Rivalry of Genius PDF written by Marc Hirshman and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Marc Hirshman |
| Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2012-02-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1438406797 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781438406794 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Rivalry of Genius by : Marc Hirshman
Book excerpt: 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.
