The Origins of the Seder: The Passover Rite and Early Rabbinic Judaism - Couverture souple

Bokser, Baruch M

 
9780873340878: The Origins of the Seder: The Passover Rite and Early Rabbinic Judaism
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ISBN 10 : 0873340876 ISBN 13 : 9780873340878
Editeur : JTS Press, 2002

Synopsis

The Passover and its rite are central in the history of Judaism and Christianity. Explaining hot the Passover evening celebration, the seder, became one of the most popular Jewish rituals, Baruch M. Bokser shows how it was based on and transformed a biblical sacrificial meal. Bokser demonstrates the significance of the motif of Passover inb ancient Judaism, indicating why Jews and Christians employted it to express hopes for redemption. And he also illuminates the process of historical development through the interaction of a traditional heritage with contemporaryand outside cultural influences. This is a fascinating book which will add much to our understanding of Judaism and Christianity and of the nature of religion in a changing world.

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Éditeur
JTS Press
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0873340876
ISBN 13 
9780873340878
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
212
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0520317351 ISBN 13 :  9780520317352
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