The challenge of received tradition : dilemmas of interpretation in Radak's biblical commentaries /

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, bot...

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Main Author:	Grunhaus, Naomi
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Subjects:	Kimhi, David, > approximately 1160-approximately 1235. Bible. > Old Testament > Hermeneutics. Bible. > Old Testament > Criticism, interpretation, etc. Kimhi, David, > approximately 1160-approximately 1235 Bible. > Old Testament Ḳimḥi, Daṿid > 1160-1235 Rabbinical literature > History and criticism. Littérature rabbinique > Histoire et critique. Hermeneutics Rabbinical literature RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Old Testament. RELIGION > Judaism > Sacred Writings. Hermeneutik Rabbinische Literatur Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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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.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xvi, 258 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780199979899 0199979898 9780199858415 0199858411