The Jewish-Christian Debate in the High Middle Ages: A Critical Edition of the Nizzahon Vetus

Berger, David. The Jewish-Christian Debate in the High Middle Ages: A Critical Edition of the Nizzahon Vetus. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1979. First edition. Lg. 8vo. xviii, 422, 164pp. Beige cloth in original printed dust jacket. Scholarly edition of a classic medieval Jewish anti-Christian text. Responds to Christian uses of Old Testament passages and uses the New Testament to challenge various Christian doctrines such as the divinity of Jesus and Original Sin. The author also questions various common Christian practices such as confession and the use of relics. Contains original Hebrew text, an English translation and footnotes. Author’s introduction provides a general context for the book within day to day Jewish-Christian relations. He argues that this book reflects real conversations between lay Jews and Christians. Text in English and Hebrew. Two small stains on rear boards. Minor age wear, creasing and staining on dj. Dust jacket in good, book in very good condition. g. Hardcover. (32466) $65