A Commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Hebraica (4 Vol. Set)

By John Lightfoot

In a verse by verse format, Lightfoot relates medieval rabbinic traditions, the writings of Josephus, and other Jewish materials to the New Testament. This edition is reprinted from the 1859 English... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00RWRW2EQ
• ISBN13: 9780943575261
• Release Date: August 1989
• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub
• Length: 1664 Pages
• Weight: 5.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 5.3" x 6.3"
• Age Range: 21 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Comments about the Gospels from the Talmud

The author lived in the 17th century and began a noble task: relating the teachings of the New Testament to its Jewish roots. Unfortunately, he died before he completed his task, so this work only addresses the four Gospels and then the brief fourth volume offers a few comments on passages from Acts to I Corinthians (but this last volume is half the size of the others). It is tragic that he was not able to finish this work, and, to my knowledge, no one ever has. It is helpful for the pastor or serious Christian who is into the Jewish backgrounds of the New Testament. Although my first reference in this regard is the recent "Jewish New Testament Commentary" (Stern), Lightfoot's work brings many Talmudic passages into the picture to add insight. They are liberally quoted and referenced. The author has a reverence and respect for Scripture as the Word of God. Although the English style is old, it is understandable. If you are into the Jewish roots and backgrounds of the Christian faith and you are a teacher of the Word, I highly recommend this. Others might be wise to borrow a copy first and see if it is for them.