L. Manning Garrett III

Jewish Biblical Legends

World Religions

“Allen masterfully illustrates how certain rabbis used stories to unearth deeper meanings from the words of Scripture. This scholarly, witty work illustrates that the desire to go deeper into the meaning of the sacred text unavoidably spawned creative and sometimes contradictory rabbinic interpretations. Clearly, Allen's book will inspire an appreciation for the apologetic and pedagogical minds of those who first embraced monotheism and their attempt to justify the goodness and providence of God.”