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, notably contemporary literary conventions found in Hellenistic, Christian, and Islamic sources. 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.
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Sivan Nir Imprint: Society of Biblical Literature Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info] Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 839g ISBN:9780884145691 ISBN 10: 0884145697 Pages: 458 Publication Date:08 November 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active