Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient Jewish literature, specifically the Aramaic paraphrases of the Old Testament known as Targums. These paraphrases, long treasured by scholars, offer a unique window into the understanding and interpretation of scripture in the first centuries of the Common Era. The author meticulously translates and analyzes two prominent Targums on the Pentateuch, comparing their distinct styles and exploring the insights they offer. One adheres closely to the Hebrew text, providing a valuable resource for understanding the original language and its nuances. The other, more expansive paraphrase, weaves in captivating Jewish traditions and legends, offering a glimpse into the cultural and historical context of the time. Through detailed examination of these Targums, the book sheds light on the development of Jewish thought and interpretation, revealing how ancient scholars grappled with complex theological concepts and sought to make scripture accessible to the wider community. Ultimately, this book offers a deeper appreciation for the enduring legacy of the Targums and their contribution to our understanding of the Hebrew Bible and its timeless message. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan Ben Uzziel on the Pentateuch : With the Fragments of the Jerusalem Targum, from the Chaldee (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 570 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Judaism / General
Item Height: 1.2 in
Publication Year: 2018
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 26.6 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Onkelos Onkelos
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
