“I have referred to [Rabbi Shlomo ben Isaac] on occasion, but I doubt that you will find his name in any of my indices. In my view, he is important in the history of interpretation; and that is a subject I have not approached directly.” ImportantNamesViewsDoubtSubjectsOccasionsInterpretationRabbiIsaac Author:Frank Moore Cross
“The history of interpretation [of the Bible] is fascinating; but that is something else.” FascinatingInterpretation Author:Frank Moore Cross
“It has been said that in order to pursue the history of Biblical interpretation, you must include the whole philosophy of the West, which informs it at every stage.” Has BeensSaidPhilosophyWholeOrderStageWestPursueInterpretationBiblical Author:Frank Moore Cross
“The Hebrew Bible defines Judaism. It's certainly true that the Talmudic interpretations become authoritative and normative, but they are interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. So that is always there.” InterpretationJudaismHebrewHebrew Bible Author:Frank Moore Cross
