Early Judaism and the New Testament : troubling misunderstandings / Warren Carter and Ariel Feldman.

Author/creator Carter, Warren, 1955- author.
Other author Feldman, Ariel, 1974- author.
Format Book
PublicationGrand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2025]
Descriptionix, 218 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Abstract "The relationship between Early Judaism and the New Testament is a major issue in biblical studies, one that has impacted Jewish-Christian relations for centuries. This impact has often been negative due to troubling misconceptions of both the New Testament and Jewish writings contemporaneous with it. Misunderstandings have arisen from inaccurate information, religious traditions, and anti-Semitism. Warren Carter and Ariel Feldman address and correct these misconceptions by engaging with the New Testament and major writings from Early Judaism, including the Apocrypha, Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as Philo and Josephus. The authors emphasize various interactions among these traditions for the purpose of better interpreting the New Testament and, importantly, avoiding anti-Jewish bias. This is an ideal supplemental textbook for students of the New Testament as well as interested clergy and laity. The text is straightforward and readable, and unlike other books on the topic, it does not assume prior knowledge of Early Judaism or of New Testament engagement with it. Each chapter recognizes troubling misunderstandings that people often have about the interactions between Early Judaism and the New Testament and includes discussion prompts." -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2025003646
ISBN9781540968111
ISBN1540968111 paperback
ISBN9781540969552 hardcover
ISBN154096955X hardcover
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNelectronic book

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