From Library Journal
Christians tend to read the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) as a prefiguration of the New Testament; Jews, as Neusner shows, see it in a radically different way. In this work, aimed at Christian readers, the author explains that in the Jewish tradition holy writ as interpreted by the sages forms a commentary on everyday life and may be used as a guide to doing God's will and attaining salvation. Neusner draws upon the voluminous midrashic literature, translating selections that he augments with excellent introductions. A useful book, though lay readers will find themselves enmeshed in the overly long Rabbinic exegeses. Robert A. Silver, Shaker Heights P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Jacob Neusner is Research Professor of Religion and Theology Bard College Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.
