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Just Stories: Medieval Hebrew Narrative.

Authors :
Stern, David
Source :
Tikkun (Duke University Press). Nov/Dec90, Vol. 5 Issue 6, p41-112. 6p.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Discusses how medieval Hebrew narratives map the gray space between law and imagination. Early rabbis' reluctance to write narrative in the style of the Bible; Writing of parables called "mashal"; Beginning of secular narrative in Jewish literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08879982
Volume :
5
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Tikkun (Duke University Press)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12358475