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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9789004723887
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2025-04-24
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Brill; Brill
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818 gr
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235 mm
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155 mm
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P, 06
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Alberdina Houtman is a Dutch Semitist (Ph.D. 1995, Utrecht University) who has focused on Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian relations throughout her academic career. She has extensively published on rabbinic literature and Targum studies, making significant contributions to these fields. Her work has been instrumental in advancing scholarly understanding of these subjects.