The Christian Moses - From Philo to the Qur'an

As it developed a distinctive character of its own during the first six centuries of the common era, Christianity was constantly forced to reassess and adapt its relationship with the Jewish tradition. The process involved a number of preoccupations and challenges. The essays in this volume were developed within this broad field of inquiry.

About the author

Philip Rousseau is the Andrew W. Mellon Distinguished Professor of Early Christianity at The Catholic University of America. Janet A. Timbie is adjunct professor of Semitics at The Catholic University of America.

Summary

As it developed a distinctive character of its own during the first six centuries of the common era, Christianity was constantly forced to reassess and adapt its relationship with the Jewish tradition. The process involved a number of preoccupations and challenges. The essays in this volume were developed within this broad field of inquiry.

Product details

• Authors: Philip (EDT)/ Timbie Rousseau
• Assisted by: Philip Rousseau (Editor), Janet A. Timbie (Editor)
• Publisher: Catholic univ of america press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2019
• EAN: 9780813231914
• ISBN: 978-0-8132-3191-4
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Cua Studies in Early Christian; Cua Studies in Early Christianity; Studies in Early Christianity; Cua Studies in Early Christian; Cua Studies in Early Christianity
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity