The Targums and Rabbinic Literature: An Introduction to Jewish Interpretations of Scripture
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, (1979). Reprinted with corrections. Hardcover. Lg. octavo. xxi,379pp. Tan and brown cloth with gold lettering on spine in original printed dust jacket. Tail of spine slightly bumped, minor sunning on cloth. John Bowker analyzes early Jewish exegesis with particular focus on the Targum biblical translations and how they might be applied to the problem of the emergence of early Christianity. Bowker provides an introduction to the subject with references to recent discoveries. Includes selections from the Pseudo-Jonathan Targum on Genesis. Minor creasing on parts of dj edges, tiny closed tear on top edge. Glue remnants from previous price sticker on inside flap of dj. Small bookplate of Dennis Joseph Moore on bottom margin of title-page. Tight copy with dust jacket and binding in very good, interior in fine condition. vg. Item #26334
ISBN: 0521074150
Price: $95.00