Selections From the Septuagint: According to the Text of Swete

F. C. Conybeare, St. George Stock

ISBN 10: 1332194389 / ISBN 13: 9781332194384

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This captivating book examines the Septuagint, a pivotal translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, shedding light on its origins and the far-reaching impact it had on Western civilization. The author delves into the historical context, exploring the vibrant Hellenistic atmosphere of Alexandria where the Septuagint was born. Through meticulous analysis of the text, the author illuminates the complex relationship between the Hebrew and Greek languages, highlighting the nuances and challenges faced by the translators. The book meticulously examines the Septuagint's profound influence on the New Testament, demonstrating how it shaped the language and understanding of early Christianity. Furthermore, it traces the Septuagint's enduring legacy in the Eastern Orthodox Church and its role as a bridge between the Jewish and Christian worlds. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the Septuagint, its historical significance, and its enduring contribution to the development of religious thought and Western culture. It is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of this foundational text. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Selections From the Septuagint: According to the Text of Swete
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332194389
• ISBN 13: 9781332194384
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

This captivating book examines the Septuagint, a pivotal translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, shedding light on its origins and the far-reaching impact it had on Western civilization. The author delves into the historical context, exploring the vibrant Hellenistic atmosphere of Alexandria where the Septuagint was born. Through meticulous analysis of the text, the author illuminates the complex relationship between the Hebrew and Greek languages, highlighting the nuances and challenges faced by the translators. The book meticulously examines the Septuagint's profound influence on the New Testament, demonstrating how it shaped the language and understanding of early Christianity. Furthermore, it traces the Septuagint's enduring legacy in the Eastern Orthodox Church and its role as a bridge between the Jewish and Christian worlds. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the Septuagint, its historical significance, and its enduring contribution to the development of religious thought and Western culture. It is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of this foundational text.

About the Author

F. C. Conybeare (1856" 1924) was an Armenian scholar and a fellow of University College, Oxford, who devoted himself to research in church history and in the textual criticism of the Septuagint and the New Testament. His other works include" Myth, Magic and Morals, a Study of Christian Origins," and "The Historical Christ" (1914).

St. George Stock was a classical scholar whose writings and studies focused on Plato, Aristotle, and Stoicism, in addition to Septuagint studies.