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The Seat of Scoffers. Psalm 1:1 and the Spectacles in the Rabbinic Literature and Tertullian’s tractate, De spectaculis
Mezey Mónika
› 109 -- 118
Many of the parallels between rabbinic and early Christian writings can be explained by their common heritage and their shared opposition to pagan society. Their attitude towards spectacles may be an exception because the Hebrew Bible does not provide any guidance in this regard, yet their arguments against pagan entertainments are often based on the same proof text (Ps 1:1). This may be the result of intensive academic communication, but it could also be traced back to a common oral tradition.
Református Szemle 115.2 (2022)
› Research article
› Old Testament, Antiquity studies, Judaica
Mezey Mónika
› 487 -- 495
The Mishnah tractate Avodah Zarah (Idolatry) contains a list of items that are forbidden to be sold to pagans. This study discusses whether these items played such an important role in pagan cults as it was suggested by the rabbis, or they were special ingredients of magical recipes.
Református Szemle 114.5 (2021)
› Research article
› Antiquity studies, Judaica