In the latest edition of this classic work; Knight presents a thorough history and analysis of the exegetical method known in Hebrew Bible studies as tradition history or traditio-historical criticism; the capstone of the historical-critical methods. Beginning in the seventeenth - nineteenth centuries with early notions that some form of oral tradition may have preceded the writing of biblical literature; scholars from the start of the twentieth century forward became increasingly intrigued with the idea that the creative period for much of the material lay in the long and intricate process of tradition growth rather than in the actual writing stage. The unfolding of scholarship in this field took distinctive forms in various contexts; especially in Scandinavian research; which is here assessed in light of many untranslated studies. This third edition; largely reproducing the original publication from 1973; is augmented by an epilogue arguing that several methods and issues developed in the period since the 1970s have now problematized past traditio-historical work in unavoidable yet also stimulating ways.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Absorbing and Timely AnthologyBy G. GlickThis is must reading for those eager to penetrate the history of Muslim relations with Jews and Christians--one of the great issues of our time. These essays; reprinted in more accessible form after 30 years are revelatory in clearing up much of the accepted wisdom and verbiage describing this relationship. The new introductory essay by Prof. Braude stands as one of the best short introductions to Ottoman rule and is alone worth the price of the book0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Discerning Customer 112Excellent work. Erudite and engrossing. Kudos to the authors; especially the excellent introduction by Prof. Braude.
