Mock Aqedah or Mashiah? Imagining Herod in Sepher Yosippon
Steven Bowman
Abstract In 1978, David Flusser presented his long awaited critical edition of Sepher Yosippon; two years later extended commentary to the text appeared. To date this seminal work has not been subject scholarly enquiry it deserves; especially given reputation earlier editions have received by scholars. This paper reintroduces importance Yosippon and explores several facets book's treatment Herod in context ‘Binding Isaac’ its relationship Jesus tradition terms messiah meshuah milhamah. The also looks at author's use parody polemic as aspects secular historiography.
European Journal of Jewish Studies