I would not speak of Judaism as a Talmudic or Rabbinic religion. It's a Biblical religion.
Frank Moore CrossI have referred to [Rabbi Shlomo ben Isaac] on occasion, but I doubt that you will find his name in any of my indices. In my view, he is important in the history of interpretation; and that is a subject I have not approached directly.
Frank Moore CrossWhen you come to the New Testament you can't even swing a cat without hitting three demons and two spirits. And magic becomes something that is everywhere. In the Hebrew Bible this sort of thing doesn't go on.
Frank Moore CrossThe Garden of Eden presents the same story: If you want to make yourself gods, you'll find you're akin to the animals.
Frank Moore Cross