Rabbi David Kimhi and his Exegetical Methods

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This course examines the crucial Provencal exegere R' David Kimhi and his works and exegetical methods. Among the issues to be discussed are Radak's unique contribution to Jewish biblical exegesis, his anti-Christian interpretations, approach to philosophy, linguistic works, relationship to his predecessors, and approach to chazal. Study of the complexities of his exegesis deals with numerous aspects of medieval Jewish exegesis and intellectual thought.