Exploring the legacy of the rationalist Rishonim (medieval Torah scholars), and various other notes, by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh. The views expressed here are those of the author, not the institution.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Rashi, Adam and the Animals
I noticed that Professor Eric Lawee's fascinating article, The Reception of Rashi’s Commentary on the Torah in Spain: The Case of Adam’s Mating with the Animals, which I referenced in my article on Rashi, is freely available online here. R. Gil Student also has a post on it here.
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While I have some other comments brewing inside me, something tells me (maybe the long flowing robe rather than a stratigically placed birthday suit) suggest to me that the male figure isn't supposed to be Adam but rather oso haish.
ReplyDeleteThat's a picture of me, actually.
ReplyDeleteI got the picture via Googling "Adam animals." You're right, it's probably Noah.
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