| The Targums of Job, Proverbs, and Qohelet: Volume 15 Contributor(s): Mangan, Celine (Translator), Healey, John (Translator), Knobel, Peter S. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0814654908 ISBN-13: 9780814654903 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $94.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 1991 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament |
| Dewey: 223.042 |
| LCCN: 90062041 |
| Series: Aramaic Bible |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.98" W x 10.44" (1.67 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Targum of Job is regarded as one of the most enigmatic of targums. The translation used is based on the Cambridge University MS Ee. 5.9, widely regarded as the most important of known manuscripts. This manuscript is followed as closely as possible, including the marginal readings and the Variant Targum s] incorporated in the text. The primary aim of the Proverbs Targum is to provide an English translation, none having yet been published. A secondary aim is to give an account of the relationship of this targum to the Hebrew text and the other ancient versions, especially the Syriac. Targum Qohelet is a blend of literal translation and midrashic paraphrase. The purpose is didactic, seeking to convey the meaning which is implicit in the text. Thus Qohelet becomes a vehicle to emphasize the importance of Torah study, repentance, prayer, and charity. |