Rabbi Akiva. Texte und Interpretationen zum rabbinischen Judentum und Neuen Testament

Lenhardt, Pierre; Peter von der Osten-Sacken. Rabbi Akiva. Texte und Interpretationen zum rabbinischen Judentum und Neuen Testament. Berlin: Institut Kirche und Judentum, 1987. First edition. Octavo. 403 (5)pp. Original illustrated light blue boards with black and white lettering on cover, black on spine. Account on the Rabbi Akiva, a leading contributor to the Mishnah and the Midrash Halakha in the 1st and 2nd century B.C. Collection of texts and interpretations based on the long collaboration of both authors in seminars in Berlin and Jerusalem. Pertinent views on life, death, thought, major contributions and environment of this famous Rabbi who is referred to as “Head of all Sages” in the Talmud. Few b/w illustrations, diagrams, and maps. 2 page leaf with glossary laid in. Text in German. Binding sunned along edges. Name handwritten with felt pen on free front endpaper. Binding in overall good-, interior in very good condition. g- to vg. Hardcover. (38291) $45