Transformations in ancient Judaism : textual evidence for creative responses to crisis / Jacob Neusner.

Author/creator Neusner, Jacob
Format Book
Publication InfoPeabody, Mass. : Hendrickson, ©2004.
Descriptionx, 180 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Exile and return and the response of the Torah -- The loss of the Jerusalem Temple and the response of the Mishnah -- Asymmetries: gaps in the Pentateuchal-Mishnaic system -- Rabbinic Judaism and the emergence of the Christian empire -- Symmetries: history and Messiah in the Talmudic-Midrashic system -- Stability and the next turning point.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004017184
ISBN1565637054 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BM176 .N4866 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold