Naomi Grunhaus

Challenge of Received Tradition

Dilemmas of Interpretation in Radak's Biblical Commentaries

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book analyzes the consistent ways Radak (R. David Kimhi, c. 1160-1232) juxtaposes plain, contextual exegesis (peshat) within his biblical commentaries alongside ancient modes of rabbinic interpretation (derash). In addition, the book explores his criteria for challenging rabbinic teachings, both in narrative and legal contexts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 163mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9780199858408
• ISBN-10: 0199858403
• Artikelnr.: 35521387

Autorenporträt

Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1 - Statements of Principle and Methodology
Chapter 2 - Rabbinic Interpretation as a "Necessity"
Chapter 3 - Polarized Comments
Chapter 4 - Confluence of Alternative Exegetical Modes
Chapter 5 - Challenges to Rabbinic Aggadic Statements
Chapter 6 - Rejection of Rabbinic Legal Statements
Conclusion
Appendix: Complexity of Rabbinic Comments and Radak's Analysis
Bibliography
Index of Radak's comments
Index of references to rabbinic literature