| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 258 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Statements of principle and methodology -- Rabbinic interpretation as a necessity -- Polarized comments -- Confluence of alternative exegetical modes -- Challenges to rabbinic aggadic statements -- Rejection of rabbinic legal statements -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Complexity of rabbinic comments and Radak's analysis -- Bibliography |
| Summary |
This text 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from home page (viewed on December 14, 2012) |
| Subject |
Kimhi, David, approximately 1160-approximately 1235.
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Kimhi, David, approximately 1160-approximately 1235 |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Old Testament -- Hermeneutics
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Bible. Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Bible. Old Testament fast |
| Subject |
Rabbinical literature -- History and criticism
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Hermeneutics
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Rabbinical literature
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780199979899 |
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0199979898 |
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