Translation and Survival - The Greek Bible of the Ancient Jewish Diaspora

A new study of the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. Without it there would have been no Western Jewish disapora and no Christianity. Rajak places the production of the Septuagint in historical context, investigates its creators, and examines its role in the culture of Jews, Greeks, and Christians during the centuries of its making.

About the author

Tessa Rajak is Professor Emeritus of Ancient History, University of Reading, and Member of the Jewish Studies Unit, Oxford University.

Summary

A new study of the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek. Without it there would have been no Western Jewish disapora and no Christianity. Rajak places the production of the Septuagint in historical context, investigates its creators, and examines its role in the culture of Jews, Greeks, and Christians during the centuries of its making.

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a stimulating study, dealing with a large number of issues regarding the realities that gave rise to the Greek Bible, the Septuagint, and regarding its role among Greeks, Romans, Jews, and Christians in Antiquity.

Product details

• Authors: Tessa Rajak, Tessa (Professor Emeritus of Ancient Histor Rajak, Tessa (Professor Emeritus of Ancient History Rajak, Rajak Tessa
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2011
• EAN: 9780199695003
• ISBN: 978-0-19-969500-3
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Judaism / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / World, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Judaism / History, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, History of Religion, Judaism, Ancient History, General and world history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Translation and interpretation