| Reclaiming the Hebrew Bible: German-Jewish Reception of Biblical Criticism Contributor(s): Hacohen, Ran (Author), Engel, Michelle (Translator) |
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ISBN: 3110247569 ISBN-13: 9783110247565 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Judaism - History - Religion | Ancient |
| Dewey: 221.660 |
| LCCN: 2010034601 |
| Series: Studia Judaica |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.19 lbs) 250 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 19th century saw the rise of Biblical Criticism in German universities, culminating in Wellhausen's radical revision of the history of biblical times and religion. For German-Jewish intellectuals, the academic discipline promised emancipation from traditional Christian readings of Scripture- but at the same time suffered from what was perceived as anti-Jewish bias, this time in scholarly robes. "Reclaiming the Hebrew Bible" describes the German-Jewish strategies to cope with Biblical Criticism- varying from an enthusiastic welcome, through modified adoption, to resolute rejection. |