Letter of Aristeas

In modern scholarship, there has been no fully fledged commentary written on the Letter of Aristeas, an important work of Hellenistic Judaism in Alexandria, which contains the earliest version of the translation of the Septuagint. This volume fills that gap. The book will be of relevance to anyone i...

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Main Author: Wright, Benjamin G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: s.l. De Gruyter 2015
In:Year: 2015
Reviews:[Rezension von: Wright, Benjamin G., 1953-, The letter of Aristeas] (2018) (Vianès, Laurence)
The Letter of Aristeas. ›Aristeas to Philocatres‹ or ›On the Translation of the Law of the Jews‹. Berlin u. a.: De Gruyter 2015. XII, 501 S. = Commentaries on Early Jewish Literature. Geb. EUR 119,95. ISBN 978-3-11-043904-5 (2016) (Schmitz, Barbara, 1975 -)
Series/Journal:Commentaries on Early Jewish Literature v. 8
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Jews ; Civilization ; Greek influences
B Judaism History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D
B Electronic books
B Judaism ; Post-exilic period (Judaism)
B History
B Jews Civilization Greek influences
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: Wright, Benjamin G: Letter of Aristeas : 'Aristeas to Philocrates' or 'On the Translation of the Law of the Jews'. - Berlin/Boston : De Gruyter, ©2015. - 9783110439045
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Summary:In modern scholarship, there has been no fully fledged commentary written on the Letter of Aristeas, an important work of Hellenistic Judaism in Alexandria, which contains the earliest version of the translation of the Septuagint. This volume fills that gap. The book will be of relevance to anyone interested in Hellenistic Judaism, the Septuagint, the ancient Jewish community in Alexandria or ancient Jewish paideia
ISBN:3110431343