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Exploring the complexities of translating the Hebrew Bible into Greek, this collection of essays delves into recent findings on the Septuagint. It highlights the nuanced alterations in meaning during translation and examines the reasons behind the discrepancies between the Hebrew and Greek texts. The essays also introduce key topics in Septuagint studies, such as the Letter of Aristeas and the influence of Hellenistic culture and hermeneutics on Jewish thought. This work lays the groundwork for a comprehensive theology of the Septuagint.
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Tradition and Innovation, Martin Rösel
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Tradition and Innovation
- Subtitle
- English and German Studies on the Septuagint
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Martin Rösel
- Publisher
- SBL Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9781628372205
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of translating the Hebrew Bible into Greek, this collection of essays delves into recent findings on the Septuagint. It highlights the nuanced alterations in meaning during translation and examines the reasons behind the discrepancies between the Hebrew and Greek texts. The essays also introduce key topics in Septuagint studies, such as the Letter of Aristeas and the influence of Hellenistic culture and hermeneutics on Jewish thought. This work lays the groundwork for a comprehensive theology of the Septuagint.