"I have seen the custom of the King of Egypt in our time as well": a study in comparative midrash and commentary

This study discusses three major explanations by medieval biblical commentators for Moses's meeting with Pharaoh by the Nile in the early morning hours prior to the plagues of blood and wild beasts. The exegetical principle underlying these interpretations is the view that some royal practices...

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Main Author: Shemesh, Avraham Ofir 1966- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Dep. [2016]
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2016, Volume: N.S.29, Issue: 2, Pages: 336-356
RelBib Classification:BH Judaism
HB Old Testament
TE Middle Ages
Further subjects:B Bible. Exodus 8,20
B Bible. Exodus 7,15
B Moses
B Midrash
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