An edition of Contesting conversion (2011)
Contesting conversion
genealogy, circumcision, and identity in ancient Judaism and Christianity
By Matthew Thiessen
Publish Date
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
eng
Pages
246
Description:
Matthew Thiessen offers a nuanced study of the nature of Jewish thought with regard to Jewishness, circumcision, and conversion. Examining texts from the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple Judaism, and early Christianity, he gives a compelling account of the various forms of Judaism from which the early Christian movement arose.
subjects: Conversion, Judaism, Jews, Christianity, Berit milah, Circumcision, Biblical teaching, Identity, Gentiles, Enligt Bibeln, Identitet (religion), Kristendom, Omskärelse, Omvändelse, Religiösa aspekter, Judendom, Jews, identity, Conversion, judaism, Circumcision, religious aspects, Religious aspects