Hebrew between Jews and Christians

Though typically associated more with Judaism than Christianity, the status and sacrality of Hebrew has nonetheless been engaged by both religious cultures in often strikingly similar ways. The language has furthermore played an important, if vexed, role in relations between the two. Hebrew between Jews and Christians closely examines this frequently overlooked aspect of Judaism and Christianity's common heritage and mutual competition.

About the author

Daniel Stein Kokin, University Greifswald, Germany.

Summary

Though typically associated more with Judaism than Christianity, the status and sacrality of Hebrew has nonetheless been engaged by both religious cultures in often strikingly similar ways. The language has furthermore played an important, if vexed, role in relations between the two. Hebrew between Jews and Christians closely examines this frequently overlooked aspect of Judaism and Christianity's common heritage and mutual competition.

Product details

• Assisted by: Daniel Stein Kokin (Editor)
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.2024
• EAN: 9783111619958
• ISBN: 978-3-11-161995-8
• No. of pages: 357
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 21 mm x 230 mm
• Weight: 692 g
• Illustrations: 6 b/w and 3 col. ill.
• Series: Studia Judaica
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; Christian theology, Religion & beliefs, Jewish Studies, Judaism, auseinandersetzen, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Jewish-Christian relations, REL000000 RELIGION / General, Paperback Project, REL040000 RELIGION / Judaism / General, FOR011000 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Hebrew, Christian Hebraism