Esther in Medieval Garb

Esther in Medieval Garb
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Publisher : State University of New York Press
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9781438423074
ISBN-13 : 1438423071
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Esther in Medieval Garb by : Barry Dov Walfish

This comprehensive history, the first to appear in English, gives a vivid portrayal of the Book of Esther's role in the intellectual and cultural life of Jews in the Middle Ages. Much of the study is based on material that exists only in manuscripts, and it introduces many exegetes hitherto unknown or unstudied.

Esther in Medieval Garb

Esther in Medieval Garb
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Publisher : SUNY Press
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 0791410390
ISBN-13 : 9780791410394
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Esther in Medieval Garb by : Barry Walfish

This comprehensive history, the first to appear in English, gives a vivid portrayal of the Book of Esther's role in the intellectual and cultural life of Jews in the Middle Ages. Much of the study is based on material that exists only in manuscripts, and it introduces many exegetes hitherto unknown or unstudied.

Esther

Esther
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Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Total Pages : 253
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ISBN-10 : 9780310872146
ISBN-13 : 0310872146
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Esther by : Karen H. Jobes

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. This commentary shows how Esther is perfect guidance for us when we find ourselves in a situation where right and wrong are not so clearly defined and every choice we have seems to be a troubling mixture of good and bad. Esther is perfect inspiration for us when we find ourselves in situations we never sought, never planned for, and don’t think we have the gifts to succeed at. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries

Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries
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Publisher : SBL Press
Total Pages : 457
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ISBN-10 : 9780884145707
ISBN-13 : 0884145700
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Characterization in Midrash and Medieval Jewish Bible Commentaries by : Sivan Nir

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.

NIVAC Bundle 2: Historical Books

NIVAC Bundle 2: Historical Books
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Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Total Pages : 3505
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ISBN-10 : 9780310530039
ISBN-13 : 0310530032
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis NIVAC Bundle 2: Historical Books by : Robert L. Hubbard, Jr.

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

The Jewish Middle Ages

The Jewish Middle Ages
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Publisher : SBL Press
Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 9781628374728
ISBN-13 : 1628374721
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis The Jewish Middle Ages by : Carol Bakhos

For many, the Middle Ages in general evokes a sense of the sinister and brings to mind a world of fear, superstition, and religious fanaticism. For Jews it was a period marked by persecutions, pogroms, and expulsions. Yet at the same time, the Middle Ages was also a time of lively cultural exchange and heightened creativity for Jews. In The Jewish Middle Ages, contributors explore the ways in which the stories of biblical women, including, Eve, Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Zipporah, Ruth, Esther, and Judith, make their way into the rich tapestry of medieval Jewish literature, mystical texts, and art, particularly in works emanating from Ashkenazic circles. Contributors include Carol Bakhos, Judith R. Baskin, Elisheva Baumgarten, Dagmar Börner-Klein, Constanza Cordoni, Rachel Elior, Meret Gutmann-Grün, Robert A. Harris, Yuval Katz-Wilfing, Sheila Tuller Keiter, Katrin Kogman-Appel, Gerhard Langer, Aurora Salvatierra Ossorio, and Felicia Waldman. These essays give us a glimpse into the role women played and the authority they assumed in medieval Jewish culture beyond the rabbinic centers of Palestine and Babylonia.

Where is God in the Megilloth?

Where is God in the Megilloth?
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 9789004368958
ISBN-13 : 9004368957
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Where is God in the Megilloth? by : Brittany Melton

In Where is God in the Megilloth? Brittany N. Melton constructs a dialogue among Ruth, Esther, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs centred on this question, in an effort to settle the debate about whether God is present or absent in these books. Their juxtaposition in the Hebrew Bible highlights their shared theme of apparent divine absence, but, paradoxically, traces of God’s presence are unearthed as well. By examining various aspects of this theme, including the literary absence of God, divine abandonment, God-talk, allusive language, God’s providence, and divine silence, it becomes clear that the ambiguity of divine presence and absence in the Megilloth presents a significant challenge to current conceptualizations of divine presence and absence in the Hebrew Bible.

"Let the Wise Listen and add to Their Learning" (Prov 1:5)

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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages : 896
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ISBN-10 : 9783110435283
ISBN-13 : 3110435284
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis "Let the Wise Listen and add to Their Learning" (Prov 1:5) by : Constanza Cordoni

This Festschrift honours Günter Stemberger on the occasion of his 75th birthday on 7 December 2015 and contains 41 articles from colleagues and students. The studies focus on a variety of subjects pertaining to the history, religion and culture of Judaism – and, to a lesser extent, of Christianity – from late antiquity and the Middle Ages to the modern era.

Esther Through the Centuries

Esther Through the Centuries
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781119004677
ISBN-13 : 1119004675
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Esther Through the Centuries by : Jo Carruthers

This interdisciplinary commentary ranges from early midrashic interpretation to contemporary rewritings introducing interpretations of the only biblical book not to mention God. Unearths a wealth of neglected rewritings inspired by the story’s relevance to themes of nationhood, rebellion, providence, revenge, female heroism, Jewish identity, exile, genocide and ‘multiculturalism’ Reveals the various struggles and strategies used by religious commentators to make sense of this only biblical book that does not mention God Asks why Esther is underestimated by contemporary feminist scholars despite a long history of subversive rewritings Compares the most influential Jewish and Christian interpretations and interpreters Includes an introduction to the book’s myriad representations in literature, music, and art Published in the reception-history series, Blackwell Bible Commentaries

Exegesis and Poetry in Medieval Karaite and Rabbanite Texts

Exegesis and Poetry in Medieval Karaite and Rabbanite Texts
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 9789004334786
ISBN-13 : 9004334785
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Exegesis and Poetry in Medieval Karaite and Rabbanite Texts by : Joachim Yeshaya

This collection of essays offers an inquiry into the complex interaction between exegesis and poetry that characterized medieval and early modern Karaite and Rabbanite treatment of the Bible in the Islamic world, the Byzantine Empire, and Christian Europe. Discussing a variety of topics that are usually associated with either exegesis or poetry in conjunction with the two fields, the authors analyze a wide array of interactions between biblical sources and their interpretive layers, whether in prose exegesis or in multiple forms of poetry and rhymed prose. Of particular relevance are mechanisms for the production and transmission of exegetical traditions, including the participation of Jewish poets in these processes, an issue that serves as a leitmotif throughout this collection.