The library in Alexandria and the Bible in Greek / by Nina L. Collins.
Ancient evidence reveals that the earliest, written translation of the Bible in Greek was completed in Alexandria in 281 BCE, probably by seventy-one scholars, invited especially from Judaea by Ptolemy II. The work was organised by Demetrius of Phalerum, the trusted librarian of Ptolemy II, and the...
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Collins, Nina L. The library in Alexandria and the Bible in Greek [electronic resource] / by Nina L. Collins. 1st ed. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2000. 1 online resource (225 p.) text txt computer c online resource cr Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, 0083-5889 ; v. 82 Description based upon print version of record. English Preliminary material -- An Overview of the Themes of this Book -- The Date of the Translation of the Pentateuch into Greek -- Demetrius of Phalerum Was a Trusted Employee of Ptolemy II -- Demetrius of Phalerum, Librarian in the Library of Ptolemy I -- Who wanted a Translation of the Pentateuch in Greek? -- Bibliography -- Appendix -- Index of Modern Authors. Ancient evidence reveals that the earliest, written translation of the Bible in Greek was completed in Alexandria in 281 BCE, probably by seventy-one scholars, invited especially from Judaea by Ptolemy II. The work was organised by Demetrius of Phalerum, the trusted librarian of Ptolemy II, and the translation was made despite Jewish opposition and the project's high cost. Ptolemy wanted the translation to increase his famous library, to attract scholars to Alexandria and to start his reign with an impressive event. The date of the translation, early in the reign of Ptolemy II, shows that the library was built by Ptolemy Lagus, and that Demetrius of Phalerum was first placed in charge. Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-190) and indexes. Bible. O.T. Greek Versions Septuagint. Alexandrian Library. Demetrius, of Phaleron, b. ca. 350 B.C. 90-04-11866-7 Supplements to Vetus Testamentum ; v. 82. |
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Preliminary material -- An Overview of the Themes of this Book -- The Date of the Translation of the Pentateuch into Greek -- Demetrius of Phalerum Was a Trusted Employee of Ptolemy II -- Demetrius of Phalerum, Librarian in the Library of Ptolemy I -- Who wanted a Translation of the Pentateuch in Greek? -- Bibliography -- Appendix -- Index of Modern Authors. |
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