Buch, Englisch, 480 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 717 g
Buch, Englisch, 480 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 717 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-928420-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press
A comprehensive and systematic exploration of myth in the Hebrew Bible. In addition, Michael Fishbane examines the ongoing role of Scripture in the expansion and transformation of myth in ancient Jewish sources (Midrash and Talmud) and in the classical work of medieval Jewish mysticism (the book of Zohar). The role of myth and monotheism is taken up, and the texts of myth are subjected to close analytical treatment, dealing with matters of form, theme, and theology.
In particular, the creative role of exegesis, and its capacity to generate new myths and to justify older or pre-existent ones, is explored. Aspects of continuity and discontinuity with biblical and ancient Near Eastern sources are examined, and the explosive innovations of myth in the various
literary phases are considered. In exploring three major phases of Jewish culture, Michael Fishbane offers a new appreciation for the reality of myth and its varieties. Many new conceptual and analytical categories are presented, as well as numerous close readings of the texts at hand.
Zielgruppe
Students and scholars of Hebrew Scriptures, of rabbinic texts and culture, and Jewish Studies, especially Jewish thought, generally. In addition, those interested in myth and comparative mythology, the role of exegesis and hermeneutics in the formulation and authorization of culture, and myth and culture and the dynamics of literary and sub-literary continuity.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften
- Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Jüdische Studien
- Geisteswissenschaften Jüdische Studien Geschichte des Judentums
- Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Volkskunde: Sitten, Traditionen, Mythen, Legenden
