anonymous dialog with a Jew, An
Book Description
This scholarly translation opens a window into an ancient conversation between Christian and Jewish thought, presenting a sixth-century Greek dialogue that explores fundamental questions of faith and belief. Lee M. Fields brings this historical text to contemporary readers through careful translation, making accessible a work that has remained largely hidden in academic circles.
The dialogue unfolds across thirteen chapters, following the original structure of this anonymous ancient manuscript. Rather than presenting abstract theological arguments, the text captures the dynamic exchange between different religious perspectives, offering insights into how early communities grappled with questions of scripture, tradition, and spiritual understanding.
Fields provides essential context through a comprehensive introduction that illuminates the historical backdrop and literary significance of this work. The translation includes helpful footnotes that clarify nuanced meanings, while extensive indexes guide readers through scriptural references, ancient documents, and key concepts discussed throughout the dialogue.
For modern spiritual seekers, this work offers a unique opportunity to witness how different faith traditions engaged with one another in antiquity. The text reveals the complexity of interfaith dialogue and demonstrates how earnest questioning and respectful exchange can deepen understanding across religious boundaries.
This translation serves both academic study and personal reflection, presenting an authentic voice from the past that continues to speak to contemporary questions about faith, interpretation, and the search for spiritual truth.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 238 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore Apologetics
- ✓ Explore Judaism, controversial literature
- ✓ Explore Anonymus dialogus cum Iudaeis
- ✓ Explore Early works to 1800
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Apologetics, history, middle ages, 600-1500
