The Old Greek of Isaiah: Issues and Perspectives

Papers read at the Conference on the Septuagint of Isaiah, held in Leiden 10-11 April 2008

Edited by A. van der Kooij Edited by M.N. van der Meer

Book cover: The Old Greek of Isaiah: Issues and Perspectives

Extent: 240 pages

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Subjects: Biblical Studies, Religious Studies

Series: Contributions to Biblical Exegesis & Theology

Series volume number: 55

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(November 2010)

ISBN: 9789042923515

Price: $48.00

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The Old Greek of Isaiah represents an intriguing and complex unity within the Septuagint. The present volume contains contributions reflecting a variety of issues pertaining to this version, and also offers perspectives for further research. The topics dealt with can be designated as follows: terminology and vocabulary, unity of the book, rhetorical figures, coherence on the level of a pericope, theology, and hermeneutics (fulfilment interpretation). The Greek version is of course compared with the supposed parent text in Hebrew, but several contributions also show a strong interest in the Greek text as it stands. As to the latter approach the following aspects play an important role: the immediate context (verse; pericope), style, the meaning and function of words and phrases, and related texts. In order to stimulate further research, the volume also offers a full bibliography on LXX Isaiah.

  • Edited by A. van der Kooij
  • Edited by M.N. van der Meer