A Judeo-Arabic Parody of the Life of Jesus

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Miriam Goldstein's work offers a groundbreaking analysis of Judeo-Arabic versions of Toledot Yeshu, a parody of Jesus's life from Late Antiquity. She presents a comprehensive edition and translation of these texts, exploring their historical and literary evolution. Goldstein highlights the narrative's role within the diverse Arabic-speaking context and examines its presence across various languages in Jewish Near Eastern collections. This study reshapes our understanding of Toledot Yeshu and the communities that engaged with this enduring polemical narrative.