Jewish-Christian Interpretation of the Pentateuch in the Pseudo-Clementine Homilies

Jewish-Christian Interpretation of the Pentateuch illumines well late antique approaches to reading Scripture and offers a timely examination of the Pseudo-Clementine Homilies, a work that every scholar of early Christianity should know. Donald Carlson is to be commended for this fascinating study. –Kelley CoblentzBautch, St. Edward’s University

Carlson s work is a fresh exploration of one of the most curious aspects of the Pseudo-Clementine Homilies, namely its assumption that falsehoods exist within the Jewish Scripture. Understanding the theological layers of this assumption is key to unlocking this complex text as well as further illuminating the various ways Christians interpreted the Bible. Carlson s insightful analysis offers much-needed clarification on a cryptic subject. –Kevin Vaccarella, John Tyler Community College