Studies in Targum Isaiah: Textual Witnesses, Translation Techniques, and Theological Explorations is the culmination of 30 years of in-depth research into Targum studies. This comprehensive work offers a detailed description and comparison of available manuscripts, an analysis of translation techniques, and essays exploring the theological perspectives of the translators. The final chapter delves into the risks and opportunities of intertextual comparison with the New Testament, providing a thoughtful perspective for scholars and students alike. Essential for anyone interested in biblical studies, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of Targum Isaiah and its relevance in theological discourse.
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Studies in Targum Isaiah: Textual Witnesses, Translation Techniques, and Theological Explorations condenses 30 years of research, offering insights into the textual witnesses, translation techniques, theological perspectives of the translators, and intertextual comparisons with the New Testament.
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Acknowledgements
List of Tables
Abbreviations
Preliminaries
Introduction
1 What to Expect
2 Method of Working
1 Previous Work on Targum Isaiah
Introduction
1.1 Text-Critical Work
1.2 Translations
1.3 General Studies on Targum Jonathan to the Prophets
1.4 Studies on Targum Jonathan to Isaiah
1.5 Concordances
1.6 Conclusions
2 The Text of Targum Isaiah
Introduction
2.1 The State of Affairs
2.2 Methodology
2.3 Description of the Textual Witnesses
2.4 Textual Affinity
2.5 Extra-Textual Evidence
2.6 Conclusion
3 The Targumic Process
Introduction
3.1 The Hebrew Base Text
3.2 The Goal
3.3 The Assumptions
3.4 The Means
3.5 Conclusion
4 Theological Themes
Introduction
4.1 Abraham
4.2 The Torah
4.3 Prophecy
4.4 The Temple
4.5 Israel
4.6 The Messiah
4.7 Afterlife
5 Targum Isaiah and the New Testament
Introduction
5.1 Shared Characteristic Phrases
5.2 Shared Thematic Emphasis
Epilogue
Appendix: Equation table
Bibliography
Index
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ISBN
9789004723887
Publisert
2025-04-24
Utgiver
Brill; Brill
Vekt
818 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
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Engelsk
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