The Septuagint as Christian Scripture: Its Prehistory and the Problem of Its Canon - Softcover

Hengel, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080102790X ISBN 13: 9780801027901

Publisher: Baker Academic, 2004

Synopsis

In this work, world-renowned scholar Martin Hengel laments that so few people (including scholars) appreciate the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament), considering it a ''mere translation.'' By contrast, Hengel recognizes the Septuagint's historical and theological value, noting that it is the first complete and pre-Christian commentary on the Old Testament. The Septuagint as Christian Scripture focuses on a key question: How did this collection of Jewish writings in the Greek language become the authoritative Old Testament Scripture in the Christian church? In the process of answering this question, Hengel touches on the development of the canon and the relationship between church fathers and Scripture.

About this title

About the Author:

Martin Hengel is emeritus professor of New Testament and ancient Judaism at the University of Tubingen.

Review:

"...sure to educate, illuminate, and stimulate further creative thought on issues often consigned to the sidelines of academic discourse." -- Religious Studies Review, April 2003

"It is a welcome addition to literature on the Septuagint..." -- Churchman

"The development presented here constitutes meticulous attention to many details regarding the Septuagint’s prehistory and the consideration of its canon." -- Gerald C. Studer, Bible Editions & Versions, April-June 2003

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 080102790X
• ISBN 13: 9780801027901
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176