Review of M. GOSHEN-GOTTSTEIN and M. PEREZ (ed.), R. Judah Ibn Balʿam's Commentary on Isaiah. vii (English) + 267 (Hebrew) pp. Bar-Ilan University Press, Ramat-Gan, 1992 (original) (raw)
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This review aims to evaluate the work edited by M. Goshen-Gottstein and M. Perez, focusing on R. Judah Ibn Bal'am's Commentary on Isaiah. The editors have undertaken a thorough re-editing of the manuscript, correcting numerous errors and providing critical commentary. The review emphasizes the significance of this volume within the context of Jewish exegetical literature, particularly its contributions to understanding the Hebrew text and its interpretation of Isaiah.
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