&quote;The Words of a Wise Man's Mouth are Gracious&quote; (Qoh 10,12)

In this volume of collected papers, acknowledged authorities in Jewish Studies mark the milestones in the development of the Jewish religion from ancient times up to the present. They also take full account of the interactions between Judaism and its ancient and Christian environment. The renowned Viennese scholar Gnter Stemberger is honoured with this festschrift on the occasion of his 65th birthday.