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The Bible In The Syriac Tradition (Gorgias Handbooks, #7)

Sebastian P. Brock

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This is a basic introduction to the various Syriac translations of the Bible and the ways in which they were used in the Syriac tradition. After an initial discussion of the general problems of biblical translation, the different surviving Syriac translations are outlined, as well as biblical manuscripts, lectionaires, printed editions, and translations. A reception history of the Syriac Bible covers the ways in which it has been interpreted, the commentary tradition, its use in preaching, in liturgy, and in spirituality. An appendix offers some comparative samples to illustrate some of the differences between the different Syriac translations.

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Gorgias Press

Release: January 01, 2007

ISBN: 1593333005

ISBN 13: 9781593333003

The Bible In The Syriac Tradition (Gorgias Handbooks, #7)

Sebastian P. Brock

4.1/5 ( ratings)

This is a basic introduction to the various Syriac translations of the Bible and the ways in which they were used in the Syriac tradition. After an initial discussion of the general problems of biblical translation, the different surviving Syriac translations are outlined, as well as biblical manuscripts, lectionaires, printed editions, and translations. A reception history of the Syriac Bible covers the ways in which it has been interpreted, the commentary tradition, its use in preaching, in liturgy, and in spirituality. An appendix offers some comparative samples to illustrate some of the differences between the different Syriac translations.

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Gorgias Press

Release: January 01, 2007

ISBN: 1593333005

ISBN 13: 9781593333003

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