Studies in Targum Isaiah

Textual Witnesses, Translation Techniques, and Theological Explorations

AvAlberdina Houtman

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

Del 19 i serien Supplement to Aramaic Studies

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-04-24
Mått:155 x 235 x 31 mm
Vikt:818 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Supplement to Aramaic Studies
Antal sidor:402
Förlag:Brill
ISBN:9789004723887

Utforska kategorier

Judiska heliga texter inom Filosofi och religion
Biblar inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

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.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsList of TablesAbbreviationsPreliminariesIntroduction1 What to Expect2 Method of Working1 Previous Work on Targum IsaiahIntroduction1.1 Text-Critical Work1.2 Translations1.3 General Studies on Targum Jonathan to the Prophets1.4 Studies on Targum Jonathan to Isaiah1.5 Concordances1.6 Conclusions2 The Text of Targum IsaiahIntroduction2.1 The State of Affairs2.2 Methodology2.3 Description of the Textual Witnesses2.4 Textual Affinity2.5 Extra-Textual Evidence2.6 Conclusion3 The Targumic ProcessIntroduction3.1 The Hebrew Base Text3.2 The Goal3.3 The Assumptions3.4 The Means3.5 Conclusion4 Theological ThemesIntroduction4.1 Abraham4.2 The Torah4.3 Prophecy4.4 The Temple4.5 Israel4.6 The Messiah4.7 Afterlife5 Targum Isaiah and the New TestamentIntroduction5.1 Shared Characteristic Phrases5.2 Shared Thematic EmphasisEpilogueAppendix: Equation tableBibliographyIndex