The Septuagint from Alexandria to Constantinople
canon, new testament, church fathers, catenae
$299.50
- Hardcover
236 pages
- Release Date
28 December 2021
Summary
Unveiling the Septuagint: From Alexandria’s Origins to Constantinople’s Legacy
The Hebrew Torah’s translation into Greek by Jewish scholars in Alexandria during the third century BCE marked the birth of the Septuagint. This collection expanded with further ‘biblical’ books, holding unique texts and passages absent from the Hebrew Bible, making its study crucial for understanding the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament canon.
The complexities arise from discrepancies between the Greek…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780192898098 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0192898094 |
| Author: | Gilles Dorival |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 236 |
| Release Date: | 28 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 426g |
| Dimensions: | 221mm x 143mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
His book is a helpful investigation into the LXX’s reception in Jewish and Christian circles. He introduces his readers to many helpful and interesting concepts. Overall, those interested in the subject will gain from this useful introduction to the Septuagint’s reception. * Anthony Ferguson, Upland, California *
About The Author
Gilles Dorival
Gilles Dorival is Emeritus Professor at Aix-Marseille University.
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