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Review from other book by this author 'a masterful and important study which illustrates in countless ways the nature of the on-going exegesis of biblical texts within the Bible itself' Roland E. Murphy, Interpretation 'an outstanding work of scholarship' James L. Kugel, Journal of Jewish Literary History 'a monumental study which places all students of the Hebrew Bible deeply in his debt. Its learning and scope are matched only by its enviable lucidity' E. W. Nicholson, Journal of Theological Studies 'a major scholarly achievement' R. E. Clements, Society for Old Testament Study 'a very substantial and important study of an area which has not previously been given so comprehensive a treatment' Peter R. Ackroyd, Theology 'one of the major works of biblical interpretation in the last decade' Patrick D. Miller, Theology Today 'a magisterial study of inner-biblical exegesis' Herbert Mark, Yearbook of Comparative and General Literature 'Michael Fishbane has written a great feast of a book, with detailed discussion of many passages based on very wide reading.' Methodist Church Overseas Division Annotated Booklist 1988 A review of the 1985 issue; 'It is a pleasure to review a book which reveals so clearly years of intense research and hard reflection. Prof. Fishbane's carefully structured book is packed with such detailed exegesis and close argument that only the serious reader can begin to tap its richness; however, the rewards are great for anyone willing to expend the energy.' Journal of Biblical Literature

In sum, this volume provides close and careful examinations of a rich variety of texts, thoughtful summaries of what may be concludedwith regard to each type of literature, two innovative appendices, and a number of detailed indexes. The author combines a broad knowledge of religious phenomenology, the theory of myth, and the classical and Christian traditions with a specialized, masterly, and detailed understanding of biblical, rabbinic, and kabbalistic texts and traditions. He presents the reader with a vast amount of text to absorb and an extensive number of interpretations and conclusions on which to reflect. Stefan C Reif, The Journal of Theological Studies Fishbane is one of those scholars best qualified to tackle a topic that covers nearly two thousand years of religous and literary history and he does not here shirk any aspects of the indomitable challenge that such a task represents...a work of sound and solid scholarship. Its interpretations and conclusions will long remain the subject of much discussion...truly outstanding and exceptionally important piece of research. Stfan C Reif, The Journal of Theological Studies a comprehensive study...a work of major significance for biblical and jewish studies. Peter Hayman, The Expository Times

a comprehensive study...a work of major significance for biblical and jewish studies. * Peter Hayman, The Expository Times * Fishbane is one of those scholars best qualified to tackle a topic that covers nearly two thousand years of religous and literary history and he does not here shirk any aspects of the indomitable challenge that such a task represents...a work of sound and solid scholarship. Its interpretations and conclusions will long remain the subject of much discussion...truly outstanding and exceptionally important piece of research. * Stfan C Reif, The Journal of Theological Studies * In sum, this volume provides close and careful examinations of a rich variety of texts, thoughtful summaries of what may be concludedwith regard to each type of literature, two innovative appendices, and a number of detailed indexes. The author combines a broad knowledge of religious phenomenology, the theory of myth, and the classical and Christian traditions with a specialized, masterly, and detailed understanding of biblical, rabbinic, and kabbalistic texts and traditions. He presents the reader with a vast amount of text to absorb and an extensive number of interpretations and conclusions on which to reflect. * Stefan C Reif, The Journal of Theological Studies *

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Michael Fishbane is Nathan Cummings Professor of Jewish Studies and Chair of the Committee on Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago

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