A Rivalry of Genius: Jewish and Christian Biblical Interpretation in Late Antiquity (S U N Y Series in Judaica)

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Summary: No argument here - great book on early Xian/Jewish polemics
Review: A Rivalry of Genius is a fascinating look at early Christian and Jewish polemics. Hirshman chooses his details carefully, and while some points show a thinly veiled scholarly bias, a critical reader will enjoy delving into the well-organized and thoughtfully-presented material. Anyone who is interested in the beginnings of either the early church, or especially the beginnings of Rabbinic Judaism, should definitely read this book.