Schafer, Peter
Jesus in the Talmud
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691143187
- author:
- Schafer, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Judaism: sacred texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Talmud's portrayal of Jesus is complex and multifaceted. In this book, Peter Schäfer examines how Jewish rabbis used New Testament narratives to assert Judaism's superiority over Christianity. Scattered throughout the Talmud are stories that mock Jesus' birth, contest his claim to be the Messiah, and portray him as a blasphemer who deserved execution. These narratives subvert Christian ideas of Jesus' resurrection and insist on his punishment in hell. Schäfer argues that these stories demonstrate a remarkable familiarity with the Gospels, particularly Matthew and John, and represent a deliberate anti-Christian polemic. Schäfer's analysis distinguishes between Babylonian and Palestinian sources, highlighting the unique historical context of Persian Babylonia as crucial to understanding the rabbis' countermessage.
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