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From the Beginning a Modern Targum

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Ancient creation narratives and modern scientific understanding need not stand in conflict. Through a pioneering poetic reinterpretation of Genesis 1:1-2:3, structured as a modern targum, Isaac Elchanan Mozeson bridges sacred text and contemporary cosmology. His literary methodology reimagines the traditional biblical narrative by integrating evolutionary biology, atmospheric science, and millennia-spanning historical cycles while preserving the original text's structural integrity. The translation-interpretation systematically recontextualizes each verse, demonstrating how traditional Jewish exegetical methods can harmonize with modern intellectual frameworks. Rather than treating creation as a discrete event, Mozeson presents it as an ongoing historical process, culminating in a sweeping vision of seven millennia of human development. This hermeneutical approach positions the Genesis account as a prophetic framework that illuminates humanity's journey from prehistoric origins toward messianic fulfillment, offering fresh insights into both scriptural interpretation and scientific understanding.

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    Published 1982

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    Isaac Mozeson