Targums and the transmission of scripture into Judaism and Christianity / by C.T.R. Hayward.
This collection of seventeen previously published essays and two hitherto unpublished articles examines strategies adopted by ancient Aramaic translators of the Hebrew Bible in their attempts to transmit the meaning of Scripture to their own generations. The intricate interpretations of Targum Pseud...
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| Superior document: | Studies in the Aramaic interpretation of Scripture, v. 10 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2010 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Studies in the Aramaic interpretation of Scripture ;
v. 10. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (448 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | This collection of seventeen previously published essays and two hitherto unpublished articles examines strategies adopted by ancient Aramaic translators of the Hebrew Bible in their attempts to transmit the meaning of Scripture to their own generations. The intricate interpretations of Targum Pseudo-Jonathan feature prominently: analysis of them suggests a date for the substance of this Targum rather earlier than is commonly assumed. The biblical exegesis of Jerome (ca. 342-420 CE) often reflects Targumic interpretation of Scripture: as well as helping to date items of Jewish interpretation, Jerome’s writings also witness to continuing close contacts between Christians and Jews at a crucial stage in the history of both communities. The essays also demonstrate the relationship of the Targums both to other Rabbinic texts and to early translations of the Bible like Septuagint; the versions of Aquila, Symmachus, and Theodotion; and the Peshitta. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 1282951076 9786612951077 9047443861 |
| ISSN: | 1570-1336 ; |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by C.T.R. Hayward. |