Jon D. Levenson è uno studioso di spicco della Bibbia e del midrash rabbinico, che esplora le questioni filosofiche e teologiche intrinseche agli studi biblici presso la Harvard Divinity School. Il suo lavoro indaga l'interazione tra le modalità tradizionali di interpretazione biblica e la critica storica moderna. Si addentra anche nella relazione tra giudaismo e cristianesimo, concentrando le sue analisi sulle tradizioni teologiche dell'antico Israele, sull'interpretazione letteraria della Bibbia ebraica e sulla storia dell'interpretazione biblica ebraica. Le sue intuizioni sulla teologia ebraica moderna e sulle relazioni ebraico-cristiane illuminano le complesse connessioni all'interno di queste tradizioni spirituali.
"The near sacrifice and miraculous restoration of a beloved son is a central but largely overlooked theme in both Judaism and Christianity. This book explores how this notion of child sacrifice constitutes an overlooked bond between the two religions."--
Jews, Christians, and Muslims supposedly share a common religious heritage in the patriarch Abraham, and the idea that he should serve only as a source of unity among the three traditions has become widespread in both scholarly and popular circles. But in Inheriting Abraham, Jon Levenson reveals how the increasingly conventional notion of the three
The book of Esther poses notable interpretive challenges due to the significant differences between its Greek and Hebrew texts. Jon D. Levenson expertly navigates both versions, revealing their coherence and disparities. This commentary engages with contemporary scholarship alongside traditional rabbinic interpretations, offering a rich array of insights. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the text's complexities and its varying interpretations across different religious traditions.
A treasury of religious thought and faith--places the symbolic world of the Bible in its original context.
The Origin, Development, and Enduring Meaning of the Jewish Sabbath
Focusing on the Jewish Sabbath, this book delves into its historical origins and evolution, highlighting the various theological and ethical interpretations that have emerged over time. It examines the diverse practices associated with the Sabbath, illustrating its significance within Jewish life and tradition throughout the centuries.