The Garments of Torah: Essays in Biblical Hermeneutics » (New Edition)

In a series of essays on biblical hermeneutics, Michael Fishbane discusses the development of exegetical methods in Judaism, the interpretation and transformation of culture, and the contemporary applicability of older texts. He focuses on the dialectics of text, interpretation and culture, while exploring subjects ranging from ancient Near Eastern religion to medieval Jewish biblical interpretation to contemporary Jewish thought.

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Reprint of the Ticknor and Fields original of 1980. Through nine essays on subjects ranging from ancient Near Eastern religion to medieval Jewish biblical interpretation to contemporary Jewish thought, Fishbane maintains a focus on the dialectics of text, interpretation, and culture, while engaging issues in literary, biblical, and religious studies, and intellectual history. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)