Pesiqta Rabbati

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Volume two of the complete manuscript material of Pesiqta Rabbati offers a significant insight into a 5th or 6th century Palestinian rabbinic work. This religious text encompasses a blend of rabbinic, apocalyptic, messianic, gnostic, and mystical traditions. It is structured around the annual cycle of biblical passages for Jewish Holy Days and special sabbaths, showcasing the intricacies of rabbinic homilies and the midrash method of scriptural interpretation. This edition presents a crucial resource for understanding Jewish theological development.