Rabbis, Language and Translation in Late Antiquity
| Author | : Willem F. Smelik |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 594 |
| Release | : 2013-10-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107026216 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107026210 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (210 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rabbis, Language and Translation in Late Antiquity by : Willem F. Smelik
Download or read book Rabbis, Language and Translation in Late Antiquity written by Willem F. Smelik and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive discussion of how languages and translations were perceived and practised in the multilingual Jewish societies of Late Antiquity, featuring close readings and translations of the original sources. Smelik explores key themes including the reception of translations of the Hebrew Scriptures, multilingualism in society and rabbinic rules for translation.
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