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The priesthood in Targum Pseudo-Jonathan : renewing the profession / by Beverly P. Mortensen.
Van Pelt Library BS1224.A75 M67 2006 v.1-2
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Library at the Katz Center - Stacks BS1224.A75 M67 2006 v.1-2
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mortensen, Beverly P.
- Series:
- Studies in the Aramaic interpretation of Scripture 1570-1336 ; v. 4.
- Studies in the Aramaic interpretation of Scripture, 1570-1336 ; v. 4
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. Pentateuch--Aramaic--Versions--Targum Pseudo-Jonathan.
- Bible.
- Bible. Pentateuch.
- Priests, Jewish.
- Physical Description:
- 2 volumes (xi, 932 pages) ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2006.
- Summary:
- This source analysis of the richest of the Pentateuchal Targums shows its unique material to address the priesthood: its value, its traditions, and its community function. The material shows new views of sacrifice, law, legends, and the supernatural.
- Contents:
- Pseudo-Jonathan's unique character
- The priestly heritage (completely priest-centered expansions)
- The temple job (completely priest-centered expansions)
- Expansions that support the priest-centered message
- Considerations of the priest's function where no temple exists
- Esoteric knowledge: what makes the priest special
- Implications of unique Pseudo-Jonathan's priest-centered agenda.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [451]-457) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9004145826
- 9004152008
- 9004152016
- OCLC:
- 61478844
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