Schäfer, Peter 1943- creator text bibliography Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc. nju Princeton, N.J Princeton University Press ©2007 2007 monographic eng 1 online resource (xv, 210 pages) Scattered throughout the Talmud, the founding document of rabbinic Judaism in late antiquity, can be found quite a few references to Jesus--and they're not flattering. In this lucid, richly detailed, and accessible book, Peter Schäfer examines how the rabbis of the Talmud read, understood, and used the New Testament Jesus narrative to assert, ultimately, Judaism's superiority over Christianity. The Talmudic stories make fun of Jesus' birth from a virgin, fervently contest his claim to be the Messiah and Son of God, and maintain that he was rightfully executed as a blasphemer and idolater. They. Jesus' family -- The son/disciple who turned out badly -- The frivolous disciple -- The Torah teacher -- Healing in the name of Jesus -- Jesus' execution -- Jesus' disciples -- Jesus' punishment in hell -- Jesus in the Talmud. Peter Schäfer. Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-201) and index. Jesus Christ Jewish interpretations Criticism, interpretation, etc Controversial literature History and criticism Jesus Christ Rabbinical literature History and criticism Jesus Christ Rabbinical literature RELIGION Judaism Talmud Controversial literature Jewish interpretations of Jesus Christ Rabbinical literature Talmoed BM620 .S27 2007eb 296.1/206 Schäfer, Peter, 1943- Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2007 (DLC) 2006050392 (OCoLC)70823336 9781400827619 1400827612 22573/cttzr0x JSTOR http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=273015 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=273015 N$T 090602 20200709055216.0 ocn368370339 eng