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Christian Hebraism. The Study of Jewish Culture by Christian Scholars in Medieval and Early Modern Times

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Imprint

Cambridge, Mass., USA, 1988. 58 pp., illustrations: 50 b&w, 21.7 × 28 cm. English.

Location

Harvard University Library (May 1986)

Description

Symposium and exhibition showcasing the types and variety of books that were studied by Christian Hebraists. Transcriptions of three symposium lectures on: The Hebrew Bible and Old Testament (Krister Stendahl), The Medieval Background of Christian Hebraism (Marc Saperstein) and Christian Hebraism from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment (Aaron Katchen). Exhibition catalog in 8 sections according to subject: Biblical Studies; Jewish Customs and Antiquities; Jewish History; Hebrew Literature; Philology; Jewish Philosophy and Theology; Prayer, Preaching, and Polemic; and Rabbinics. In-depth entries. 109 items.

Description

The symposium and exhibition were arranged by the Judaica Department of the Harvard College Library on the occasion of Harvard University’s 350th Anniversary Celebration.

main keywords

CHRISTIAN HEBRAISMPRINTED BOOKS

minor keywords

Benjamin of Tudela, travelogueFlavius JosephusKabbalahKabbalah, Christian

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