Targum Onkelos (The Targums) - Softcover

Onkelos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1523669462 ISBN 13: 9781523669462

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Targum Onkelos (or Unkelus) is the official eastern (Babylonian) targum (Aramaic translation) to the Torah. However, its early origins may have been western, in Israel. Its authorship is attributed to Onkelos, a famous convert to Judaism in Tannaic times (c. 35–120 CE). According to Jewish tradition, the content of Targum Onkelos was originally conveyed by God to Moses at Mount Sinai. However, it was later forgotten by the masses, and rerecorded by Onkelos. Some identify this translation as the work of Aquila of Sinope in an Aramaic translation (Zvi Hirsch Chajes), or believe that the name "Onkelos" originally referred to Aquila but was applied in error to the Aramaic instead of the Greek translation. The translator is unique in that he avoids any type of personification. Samuel D. Luzzatto suggests that the translation was originally meant for the "simple people". This view was strongly rebutted by Nathan Marcus Adler in his introduction to Netinah La-Ger. In Talmudic times, and to this day in Yemenite Jewish communities, Targum Onkelos was/is recited by heart as a verse-by-verse translation alternately with the Hebrew verses of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) in the synagogue. The Talmud states that "a person should complete his portions of scripture along with the community, reading the scripture twice and the targum once (Shnayim mikra ve-echad targum)." This passage is taken by many to refer to Targum Onkelos.

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Tov Rose is the author of several books, including The New Messianic Version of the Bible; The Book of GOD: For Men; The Book of GOD: Genesis Unbound; The Baptism of Jesus from a Jewish Perspective, The Fall of the American Babylon and more. Tov has been a radio host, is a Speaker, Author, Bible Teacher, Chaplain, a Performer and has been a Pastor. Since 1991, He's been active working to help people better understand the nature and person God from a Jewish perspective. His biggest passion is explaining how the Word of God is the “God of Israel” Old Testament (Hebrew Bible), who was later born as Jesus/Yeshua in the New Testament. Tov came to faith in Yeshua (Jesus), through the testimony of my parents when he was three years old. This means he is a second generation Jewish believer in Jesus (Yeshua). Although he did have one great aunt named Sophi, who was also a Jewish lady who loved Messiah! When not writing books and all those other things, he enjoys quiet times at home with his wife, children. He is very active in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Messianic Community. Locally, he's involved directly with the following organizations: Board Member: Gospel Cafe Ministries Board Member: The Humble Cup Coffee Shop (A Ministry Outreach at the University of Minnesota) Board President: Midwest Hebrew Ministries Minnesota Representative: Chosen People Ministries, International Over the last couple decades, he's built a reputation for teaching solid Bible foundations and difficult to understand Biblical concepts in a compassionate simple manner that anyone can understand. Most people who have sat through his classes know that he's not one to shy away difficult and taboo subjects, either. He guests on radio programs, television shows and speaks at conferences, seminars, in local congregations and other venues. And finally: Tov is always looking to network with new people! Please feel free to connect with him! www.TovRose.com

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1523669462
• ISBN 13: 9781523669462
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 362
• Editor: Rose Tov